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Trump was not keen on retaliation after Iran's downing of army helicopter: Report

Trump was not keen on retaliation after Iran's downing of army helicopter: Report US President Donald Trump was reportedly not keen on attacking Iran earlier on Tuesday, according to The Wall Street Journal. In a phone call with the newspaper, Trump downplayed Iran's downing a US helicopter, saying it "wasn’t a big deal". The report indicated that the president changed his mind after War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine suggested military action during a briefing at the White House.

10 Jun 2026, 04:34 UTCSource: Middle East EyeOriginal source

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