Ros Atkins on... Trump's mixed messages on the war
The BBC’s Analysis Editor looks at President Trump’s mixed messages on the war with Iran.
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"the operation was a 'tremendous success'"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"the US was 'investigating'"
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Lynn is a Gold Star mother whose son died in the Iraq War.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
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The BBC’s Analysis Editor looks at President Trump’s mixed messages on the war with Iran.
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