Trump says Iran missiles 'aren't the problem' after White House made them central to war rationale
President Donald Trump has suggested that Iran having missiles may not be a problem, citing the fact that other countries in the region, such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar, also possess them. This statement marks a shift in tone from the administration's previous stance, which emphasized the threat posed by Iran's ballistic missile force. The comments were made during a news conference at the G7 in France, where Trump discussed the possibility of allowing Iran to retain some missile capabilities.
- ▪Senior Trump administration officials had previously argued that Iran's ballistic missile arsenal was a key reason for launching Operation Epic Fury attacks on the country.
- ▪President Trump stated that if other countries have missiles, it would be unfair for Iran not to have some, as long as they are in relative proportion.
- ▪The president also noted that missiles are not the main problem, as they can only hurt a specific location and do not pose a global threat.
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War With Iran Trump says Iran missiles 'aren't the problem' after White House made them central to war rationale Rubio and Hegseth had described degrading Iran's missile capabilities as a central objective of Operation Epic Fury By Morgan Phillips Fox News Published June 20, 2026 10:20am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trump discusses Iran, US-India relations during G7 bilateral meeting President Donald Trump outlines the intricate details of the Iran deal, asserting America's unparalleled military power during his bilateral meeting with Indian President Narendra Modi.
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