Event Brief
Trump links US-Iran war claim to drugs and nuclear
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Oct 02, 2026 at 6:11 AM ET
Summary: At a Texas rally, Donald Trump claimed the United States started a war with Iran “because they were doing drugs.” He added, “They were nuclear and drugs,” saying Iran was doing drugs alongside nuclear activity.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump made remarks claiming the US started a war with Iran because Iran was “doing drugs” and was also “nuclear.”
WHEN: Oct 02, 2026 at 4:51 AM ET
WHERE: Texas, USA
WHY: Trump was reacting to or explaining his claim about why the US started a war with Iran, citing Iran’s alleged drug use and nuclear activity.
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