# Trump says he has no regrets about starting Iran war as U.S. increases economic pressure

https://mins.news/en/item/53881

- CNBC, 2026-09-11 01:43 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/11/us-iran-war-trump-hormuz-banks-oil-sanctions.html

> Speaking with Fox News host Laura Ingraham, Trump said he would have attacked Iran even if the decision affected the midterm elections. The United States is also stepping up economic pressure on Iran.

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