Trump claimed he started a war with Iran to protect Israel.
Former President Donald Trump publicly claimed he initiated a war against Iran to protect Israel and indicated he would consider easing U.S. sanctions on Russia if a prisoner‑exchange deal were reached.
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- 29 Sep 2026 · 12:30 UTC
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