Trump Shares Big Update On Iran War

Trump then discussed the reduced need for a large U.S. troop presence, with a focus on protection if required.

“I don’t think we need to be militarily present in Iraq. We don’t need the military there… We’re there to protect them if need be, but we don’t think that’s going to be necessary,” Trump declared.

The president went on to answer a question about Iran’s past influence and recent developments reducing it in the region.

“Iran was a big burden on Iraq… but they’re not going to have that problem anymore. Iran is a burden on Iraq because it is a bully to Middle Eastern countries,” Trump said.

Trump also expressed confidence in the Iraqi Prime Minister, saying something to the effect of “He is gonna be there for a long time.”