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Trump Downplays Iran Threat Amid Public Concerns

3/12/2026

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Trump Dismisses Iran Threat

U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed concerns of an Iranian terror attack, saying Iran has suffered losses and the U.S. could swiftly destroy remaining capabilities.
A Quinnipiac University poll shows 55% of Americans do not view Iran as an imminent threat, while 77% fear a retaliatory attack.
Most voters expect the war to last months and oppose U.S. ground involvement, while 44% say Washington is too supportive of Israel.

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Newsom Addresses Drone Threat

The FBI warned California law enforcement of a potential Iranian drone strike after the US killed Iran's Supreme Leader.
The alert warned drones could be launched from an unidentified vessel off the US coast.
California Governor Gavin Newsom called the threat "critical."
U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed concerns about Iranian attacks on US soil.

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Trump Dismisses Iran Threat

U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed concerns of an Iranian terror attack, saying Iran has suffered losses and the U.S. could swiftly destroy remaining capabilities.
A Quinnipiac University poll shows 55% of Americans do not view Iran as an imminent threat, while 77% fear a retaliatory attack.
Most voters expect the war to last months and oppose U.S. ground involvement, while 44% say Washington is too supportive of Israel.

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