Trump calls Iran war a ‘skirmish’ during Melania’s Mother’s Day military tribute

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7 May 2026 • 3:49 AM MYT
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Trump calls Iran war a ‘skirmish’ during Melania’s Mother’s Day military tribute

  • Melania Trump spoke at a Military Mother's Day Event at the White House, acknowledging the 13 U.S. service members who died in the Iran conflict.
  • She expressed profound empathy for military mothers' grief and praised her husband, calling him a "caring leader" whose "empathy transcends" his presidential role.
  • Donald Trump then addressed the attendees, crediting military mothers for his election and defending the Iran conflict as a successful "skirmish."
  • He claimed Iran is seeking to negotiate a deal and gave shout-outs to several cabinet members, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
  • Donald Trump also lauded Melania Trump for her "amazing job" and her Amazon-funded documentary, "Melania," which he said was a number one hit.

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