Trump claims Iran has access to Tomahawk missiles when asked about girls school strike - AP News
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President Trump claims Iran has access to Tomahawk missiles when questioned about a girls' school strike.
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President Donald Trump asserted that Iran possesses Tomahawk missiles during a press conference today, according to AP News. The President's statement came in response to a question regarding a recent strike on a girls' school in Afghanistan. He did not provide further details or evidence to support the claim about Iran's missile capabilities. This assertion could impact ongoing diplomatic efforts and regional security discussions involving Iran.
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