https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-updates-iran-war-is-small-potatoes-for-u-s-trump-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-updates-iran-war-is-small-potatoes-for-u-s-trump-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-updates-iran-war-is-small-potatoes-for-u-s-trump-says#u62355Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:16:22 +0000US forces destroyed five Iranian oil carriers on Tuesday following two Iranian ballistic missile strikes on an American warship. While President Donald Trump describes the conflict as "small potatoes" and "not a big thing," the IRGC has warned it will target ships in Kuwait and Bahrain. The conflict has pushed crude oil toward 100 dollars per barrel and caused fuel cost increases estimated at 100 billion dollars for US families, contributing to a decline in the president's approval ratings.Why it mattersThe conflict involves intermittent attacks and refinery destructio https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-updates-iran-war-is-small-potatoes-for-u-s-trump-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-updates-iran-war-is-small-potatoes-for-u-s-trump-says#u61313Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:50:43 +0000President Donald Trump dismissed the ongoing conflict involving Iran as "small potatoes" on Friday, backing Vice President JD Vance's stance that the months of intermittent attacks do not constitute a war. This minimization arrives while the United States confronts record-high diesel prices driven by refinery destructions in both Iran and Ukraine conflicts, which fuel mounting inflation fears. In response to regional instability, Washington recently approved a five billion dollar arms package for Saudi Arabia to enhance airborne defense systems.Why it mattersThe administration&# https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-updates-iran-war-is-small-potatoes-for-u-s-trump-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-updates-iran-war-is-small-potatoes-for-u-s-trump-says#u58163Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:36:04 +0000President Donald Trump described the conflict in Iran as "small potatoes" on Friday, aligning with Vice President JD Vance's view that the situation is not a "war." This effort to downplay the conflict comes as U.S. diesel prices reach an all-time high. The price surge follows the destruction of refineries caused by wars in Iran and Ukraine, sparking concerns over inflation. Meanwhile, the U.S. is expanding regional military support through a $5 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia to bolster airborne defense capabilities.Why it mattersThe U.S. is currently engaged in a w