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General · 21 April 2026

Trump says US stronger after Iran strikes

Trump says US stronger after Iran strikes

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Fresh threats could raise fears of more attacks if ceasefire talks fail and fighting starts again. Donald Trump told CNBC the US had rebuilt its military supplies and was now stronger than five weeks ago after strikes on Iran. He said America had “obliterated” most Iranian missiles and claimed a ship carrying suspicious items may have come from China.

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