Donald Trump says shooting won’t ‘deter’ him from Iran war
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 00:55 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
US President Donald Trump has stated that the recent shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner will not deter him from pursuing a war with Iran. Reuters reports this is in line with his previous stance, while BBC does not mention this specific claim.
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