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Trump's "Supercells" Gaffe Amid Rising Iran Tensions

6/25/2025

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In a slip of the tongue, President Trump called "sleeper cells" "supercells" while addressing Iranian threats on Air Force One ahead of the NATO summit. This gaffe came after U.S. military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. As tensions rise, ICE apprehended 11 Iranian nationals, intensifying the call for heightened security measures across the nation.

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In a slip of the tongue, President Trump called "sleeper cells" "supercells" while addressing Iranian threats on Air Force One ahead of the NATO summit. This gaffe came after U.S. military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. As tensions rise, ICE apprehended 11 Iranian nationals, intensifying the call for heightened security measures across the nation.