**Trump Characterizes Ongoing Tensions with Iran as ‘Minor’ Despite Casualties**
**WASHINGTON** – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has described ongoing military tensions between the United States and Iran as a “minor” matter, despite reports that 18 American service members have been killed during the six-month period of conflict.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump addressed the nature of the hostilities, aligning himself with comments made by his running mate, J.D. Vance. Trump emphasized that the current situation should not be classified as a full-scale war, but rather as a limited “military conflict.”
“Many people call it a war, but it is not a war,” Trump stated.
The remarks come amid scrutiny regarding the human cost of the ongoing friction, which has resulted in the deaths of 18 U.S. personnel over the last six months. Trump’s characterization of the events as a “minor” issue has drawn attention due to the loss of life involved in the ongoing regional instability.
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