WATCH: President Trump on Iran war: 'We're going to bring them back to the Stone Ages'
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President Trump vowed to bring Iran back to the Stone Ages, signaling aggressive military escalation over diplomatic solutions.
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President Trump said the United States is on track to achieve its military objectives in Iran and vowed to "bring them back to the Stone Ages," using characteristically inflammatory language about the ongoing conflict. The statement reflects the Trump administration's aggressive posture toward Iran, which has escalated military tensions in the region since his second term began. Trump's rhetoric signals his intent to pursue a hardline approach to Iranian threats, contrasting sharply with the diplomatic engagement pursued by the previous administration. The comment underscores the administration's commitment to military rather than diplomatic solutions in addressing what it views as Iranian aggression. The remarks may further inflame regional tensions and complicate any potential diplomatic off-ramps to the conflict.
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