President Trump downplays potential conflict with Iran

What happened

President Trump stated the U.S. is not fighting Iran despite a recent exchange of fire.

President Trump characterized a potential war with Iran as "small potatoes" for the United States.

Why it matters

By describing the conflict as "small potatoes" and asserting that the U.S. is not at war, the President is downplaying the severity of the tensions with Iran.

Context

These comments follow a recent exchange of fire between the two nations.