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Trump Calls Iran Conflict “Minor Operation,” Critics Clash

9/5/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said the Iran conflict is a minor operation, not a war.
Trump rebuked ABC News reporter Rachel Scott, asking “How long were we in Vietnam?” about deployments.
He claimed United States stopped Iran from getting a nuclear weapon and satellites will spot threats.
Bipartisan critics say Trump ignored the Constitution and War Powers Act.
Chambers passed resolutions demanding clearance, which Trump called “poorly timed and meaningless.”

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U.S. President Donald Trump said the Iran conflict is a minor operation, not a war.
Trump rebuked ABC News reporter Rachel Scott, asking “How long were we in Vietnam?” about deployments.
He claimed United States stopped Iran from getting a nuclear weapon and satellites will spot threats.
Bipartisan critics say Trump ignored the Constitution and War Powers Act.
Chambers passed resolutions demanding clearance, which Trump called “poorly timed and meaningless.”