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Trump Claims Patriot Shot Down Iranian Missiles, Blocks Ukraine License

8/1/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said Patriot interceptors downed five Iranian missiles targeting Jordan.
He called the Patriot “incredible” and claimed no other nation has such capability.
He said he will not grant Ukraine a license, warning the technology could later be used against the United States.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Trump at Camp David, Zelensky calling the meeting good and noting diplomacy talks.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said Patriot interceptors downed five Iranian missiles targeting Jordan.
He called the Patriot “incredible” and claimed no other nation has such capability.
He said he will not grant Ukraine a license, warning the technology could later be used against the United States.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Trump at Camp David, Zelensky calling the meeting good and noting diplomacy talks.