President Donald Trump says it’s ‘unfair’ for Iran to lack ballistic missiles if other regional countries have them.
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WED · 2026-06-17 · 23:56 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0618-85353
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Trump says it’s ‘unfair’ for Iran to lack ballistic missiles
President Donald Trump stated that he believes it is "unfair" for Iran to not possess ballistic missiles. He articulated this view by comparing Iran's situation to that of other countries in the region that do possess such weaponry.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-06-17 · 23:56 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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President Donald Trump stated that he believes it is "unfair" for Iran to not possess ballistic missiles. He articulated this view by comparing Iran's situation to that of other countries in the region that do possess such weaponry. Trump's comments suggest a perceived imbalance in regional military capabilities. The article does not provide further details on the context or specific timing of these remarks.
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Trump believes Iran should have ballistic missiles if regional rivals do.
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President Donald Trump stated it is 'unfair' for Iran to lack ballistic missiles if other regional countries possess them.
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The statement implies a perceived imbalance in regional military capabilities.
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