Event Brief
Trump says Iran missiles 'aren't the problem'
Filed: Jun 20, 2026 at 11:02 AM ET
Summary: Trump said Iran having missiles may be acceptable if neighbors also have them.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said Iran having missiles is not the problem and contrasted his view with White House officials' rationale.
WHEN: Jun 20, 2026 at 10:20 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump was reacting to White House officials making Iran missiles central to the war rationale.
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