Event Brief
Trump leaves open strikes on Iran while backing Ukraine
Filed: Jun 17, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
Summary: Trump says he does not rule out strikes on Iran and supports Ukraine alongside sanctions on Russia.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump says he does not rule out strikes on Iran and backs Ukraine while supporting Russian sanctions.
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 10:15 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Trump is reacting to the US-Iran memorandum of understanding and the G7 summit’s focus on Ukraine and Iran.
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