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Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 7
Lula da Silva says Trump's Iran war view is not reality
Updated
Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 7

Lula da Silva says Trump's Iran war view is not reality

5 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 7
  • After a private White House meeting in Washington, Lula told reporters at Brazil's embassy that Trump insisted the war in Iran was over.
  • Lula said he told Trump he disagreed, warning the invasion of Iran would cause more damage than the US president imagined.
  • The Brazilian leader has repeatedly criticised the war as reckless and unnecessary, but said he would not keep arguing with Trump over his assessment.
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