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10 days ago · Los Angeles

Trump says comment that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles was misread

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What we know

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said comments he made that Iran could "take out" California cities had been misinterpreted and that he was instead referring to the need for people to tolerate higher gas prices. Trump made the remarks at a political rally in Nebraska on Monday, as he…

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  20. New development reported by The Straits Times World

    White House denies Trump suggested Iran should ‘take out’ US cities

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  20. New development reported by The Straits Times World

    White House denies Trump suggested Iran should ‘take out’ US cities

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