Trump describes Iran ceasefire as ‘shooting in a moderate manner’ in bizarre press conference

Trump describes Iran ceasefire as ‘shooting in a moderate manner’ in bizarre press conference Madcap comments came after U.S. and Iran exchange fire earlier in the week - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments President Donald Trump on Wednesday dismissed questions on whether the shaky ceasefire with Iran is holding by suggesting that the definition of a ceasefire is different in the Middle East region. Asked whether the ceasefire is still in place after Iran fired missiles against targets in Kuwait, Trump replied that there was “a reason” for the exchange of fire. “We've been hitting them pretty hard, a little bit, so there is a reason for certain things, and there's usually a reason that sometimes makes sense. Some, but they did something for not a big deal. We got it, we nipped it in the bud very quickly, as we do with the greatest military in the world, but some people would say they were slightly provoked because we took a strong action for a different reason, so they were reciprocating,” he said. “It's a different part of the world, you know. I'd say in that part a ceasefire is when you're shooting in a more moderate manner.” More follows... Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments