Trump confirms US strikes in Iran, insists ‘it’s not a war’
US President Donald Trump said America has carried out ‘minor strikes’ on Iran’s Qeshm Island.
US President Donald Trump said America has carried out ‘minor strikes’ on Iran’s Qeshm Island.








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