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Trump says he has no regrets about starting the Iran war as U.S. dials up economic pressure

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Speaking to Fox News presenter Laura Ingraham, Trump said that he would have attacked Iran despite the impact on the midterm elections.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:43:57 UTC.

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