Fox News
Trump calls Iran conflict a 'soft war,' insists US holds the cards ahead of midterm elections
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Former President Donald Trump said the United States is engaged in a "soft war" with Iran during an appearance on Fox News. The comment came hours after the U.S. military conducted strikes against Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump stated the United States "holds the cards" in the conflict, according to the network.
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