Tamara Keith

He said he would only accept unconditional surrender from Iran.

Asked about sending in ground troops, Trump said it wasn't an appropriate question, but that if it happened, it would have to be for a very good reason.

Tamara Keith, NPR News.

Trump often boasts about low gas prices, a key part of his plan to address affordability.

But since the U.S.

war with Iran began, gas prices have risen to their highest level since Trump returned to office.

Aboard Air Force One, Trump was asked if he is worried about gas prices.

And he said no.

Trump, who repeatedly referred to the war as an excursion, had just left the dignified transfer of six U.S.

soldiers killed in the war.

Tamara Keith, NPR News.

is winning the war by, quote, a lot.

Trump spoke with reporters on Air Force One shortly after attending the dignified transfer of six U.S.

soldiers killed in the war.

He said he would only accept unconditional surrender from Iran.

Asked about sending in ground troops, Trump said it wasn't an appropriate question, but that if it happened, it would have to be for a very good reason.

Tamara Keith, NPR News.

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