Trump remarks on Iran navy, war, and nuclear weapons

@clashreport reportedly quotes Trump saying Iran once had 159 ships and he was angry his people did not save them, that America did not start the war, and that the U.S. stopped Iran's nuclear weapons program. The quotes are unverified and lack context.

Middle East · Iran · United States · Political statement

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• Trump: They say "We're going to impeach Trump for trying to stop Iran from having a nuclear weapon." I said, "No, no, take the word trying out. For stopping Iran. We stopped them." (clashreport on Telegram)
• Trump on Iran: I want you to remember something very important. America did not start the war with Iran. (clashreport on Telegram)
• Trump on Iran: They had a lovely navy, 159 ships. I was a little angry at my people. I said, "Why didn't you save the damn ships? They were pretty good." (clashreport on Telegram)

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