Event Brief
Trump says US left Iran’s military alone
Filed: May 31, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
Summary: Trump contradicts earlier claims by saying the US left Iran’s military alone as a ceasefire deal awaits his approval.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump says the US left Iran’s military alone, contradicting his prior boasting about destroying Iran’s armed forces.
WHEN: May 31, 2026 at 11:16 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He is reacting to the scale of US military successes as a ceasefire deal awaits his approval.
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