Trump dismisses Iran conflict as borrowing costs rise
By The BriefBrief
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns that renewed clashes in Iran were draining US firepower, saying the conflict was a “little war.” Global bond yields climbed back to the highest level in almost two decades as oil prices rose and inflation concerns increased.
WHO:Donald Trump
WHAT:Trump dismissed concerns that the Iran conflict was draining US firepower as clashes resumed and neither side restarted negotiations.
WHEN:Sep 1, 2026
WHERE:USA
WHY:Trump was reacting to resumed on-and-off hostilities in Iran and the lack of renewed negotiations to end the war.
