US President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty about whether the United States would launch another military operation against Iran. Asked by a reporter about comments made by US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack, Trump stated that he did not know anything about Barrack's statements. Trump also suggested that the US might launch another military operation against Iran, calling it "another little Operation Epic Fury." However, Trump did not provide any specific details or timeline for when the next operation might…
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US President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty about whether the United States would lau…: US President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty about whether the United States would launch another military operation against Iran.
Asked by a reporter about comments made by US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack, Trump sta…: Asked by a reporter about comments made by US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack, Trump stated that he did not know anything about Barrack's statements.
Trump also suggested that the US might launch another military operation against Iran, ca…: Trump also suggested that the US might launch another military operation against Iran, calling it "another little Operation Epic Fury." However, Trump did not provide any specific details or timeline for when the next operation might occur.
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Trump: US could launch another military operation against Iran
23 October 2026 20:50 BST
US President Donald Trump told a rally in Florida on Friday that Washington might launch another military operation against Iran.
Earlier in the day, asked about comments by US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack, who said the US could “absolutely” strike Iran as soon as this weekend, Trump said: “If that’s the case, I don’t know anything about it.”
Trump on Iran: We may do another little Operation Epic Fury, or they will agree. If they're smart, they will just say, "Let's get down to business." But I doubt they will do that because perhaps they're not smart. https://t.co/cucvWMKi4p
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