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Trump Claims Former President Regrets Not Bombing Iran

3/17/2026

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On March 16, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed a former president regretted not bombing Iran.
Aides from George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama denied any recent conversations with Trump.
He spoke of the claim at a Kennedy Center board members lunch.
He reiterated it in the Oval Office.
The White House did not respond to requests for clarification on Trump's statements.

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Story summary

On March 16, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed a former president regretted not bombing Iran.
Aides from George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama denied any recent conversations with Trump.
He spoke of the claim at a Kennedy Center board members lunch.
He reiterated it in the Oval Office.
The White House did not respond to requests for clarification on Trump's statements.