Trump describes conflict with Iran as a minor engagement

President Donald Trump characterized military actions against Iran as a 'little excursion' and stated the conflict was moving 'very rapidly.' He claimed the U.S. was 'winning the war by a lot' and had 'already won in many ways,' while dismissing an Iranian apology as a 'surrender.'

Media reports focused on how Trump decided to launch the war and what the potential endgame might be. Some analysis questioned the financial affordability of the conflict for the United States.

Trump held a press conference on the subject and directed that the war be conducted with financial markets kept as a top priority.