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Wednesday, June 18, 2025
‘We’re not looking for long-term war’: Trump dismisses his supporters’ opposition to becoming involved in Iran
Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
US President Donald Trump speaks as a flag pole is installed on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
US President Donald Trump is asked about mounting concern from some parts of his base of supporters that the US is being dragged into a drawn-out war with Iran.
“We’re not looking for long-term war,” Trump responds, apparently not ruling out a short-term war.
“I only want one thing: Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon,” he says.
President Trump confirms the U.S. is NOT seeking a forever war:
"We're not looking for long-term war. I only want one thing — Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. That's it."pic.twitter.com/qQdDrMErCk
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) June 18, 2025
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