Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes’ and says he agrees with Vance that it’s not a ‘war’
Summary
President Donald Trump called the conflict with Iran “small potatoes” and agreed with Vice President JD Vance’s view that the ongoing clashes are not a “war.” The conflict has lasted six months, has cost more than $37.5 billion, and resulted in 18 U.S. military deaths.Key Facts
- President Trump described the Iran conflict as a “military conflict” but not a big war.
- Vice President JD Vance said there is no “active shooting” currently and does not call it a war.
- The conflict began on February 28, 2026, and has involved airstrikes by the U.S. and Israel.
- The U.S. has lost 18 service members in the conflict so far.
- The cost of the conflict to U.S. taxpayers exceeds $37.5 billion.
- Iran responded to U.S. strikes by firing at Kuwait, a U.S. ally in the Gulf.
- President Trump compared the death toll to other wars, noting it is lower than Vietnam and other conflicts.
- Trump claimed the conflict has weakened Iran’s nuclear program to prevent them from obtaining nuclear weapons.
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