Trump Caught Saying Iranians Could Attack American Soil: 'Like I Said, Some People Will Die'

US President Donald Trump has acknowledged the possibility that Iranian retaliation could reach the United States if tensions between the two countries escalate further. The remarks were made during an interview with Timemagazine published on Thursday, in which the president addressed questions about potential consequences of conflict with Iran.

When asked whether Americans should be concerned about the prospect of attacks inside the United States, Trump said such risks are routinely considered by national security officials. 'I guess. But I think they're worried about that all the time,' he said. 'We think about it all the time. We plan for it.'

The president also spoke about the potential human cost of military conflict, stating: 'Like I said,some people will die. When you go to war, some people will die.'

During theTimeinterview, Trump was asked directly whether Americans should be concerned about the possibility of Iranian retaliation reaching US territory. In response, he said that planning for potential attacks is part of routine national security preparation.

Trump added that conflict can result in casualties, repeating that war inevitably carries human costs. His remarks about the possibility of deaths during wartime formed part of a broader discussion about tensions involving Iran.

The interview also touched on issues includingIran's nuclear programmeand the potential consequences of military escalation between Washington and Tehran.

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Asked whether Americans should be worried about retaliatory attacks at home, Trump acknowledges the possibility:“I guess,” he says“Like I said, some people will die. When you go to war, some people will die.”https://t.co/8l5XEzlGDF

Relations between the United States and Iran have been strained for decades. Disputes between the two countries have centred on Iran's nuclear programme, regional military activity and US sanctions.

Washington has accused Tehran of supporting armed groups across the Middle East and threatening US allies in the region. Iranian officials havedenied those accusationsand have criticised US economic sanctions and military pressure.

Source: International Business Times UK