President Trump said the conflict with Iran was “small potatoes” for the U.S. He added that the U.S. is protecting oil tankers from Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO:President Trump
WHAT:Trump downplayed the U.S.-Iran conflict as “small potatoes” and said the U.S. is protecting oil tankers from Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
WHEN:Reported Sep 4, 2026 at 7:14 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Trump made the remarks while discussing the U.S. role protecting oil tankers from Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
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