Trump Defends Iran's Ballistic Missile Program
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, US President Donald Trump made statements regarding the status of Iran's ballistic missile capabilities. According to reports published by Mathrubhumi, the president stated that "ഇറാന് കുറച്ച് ബാലിസ്റ്റിക് മിസൈലുകൾ ഉള്ളത്കൊണ്ട് കുഴപ്പമില്ല" (Iran having a few ballistic missiles is not problematic).
The comments were made in the context of defending Iran's ballistic missile program under a new US-Iran deal dated 2026. The article titled "ഇറാനുമായുള്ള കരാർ: ബാലിസ്റ്റിക് മിസൈലുകളെക്കുറിച്ച് നിലപാട് വ്യക്തമാക്കി ട്രംപ്" (Deal with Iran: Trump clarifies stance on ballistic missiles) details the administration's position following the agreement.
Statement Regarding Israel
In addition to comments on missile stockpiles, President Trump addressed potential military actions involving Israel. The reports indicate that during his remarks on Thursday, June 18, 2026, he stated that "ഇസ്രയേലിന് തിരിച്ചടി" (Israel will face a counterstrike).
These statements were issued alongside the defense of Iran's missile program. The Mathrubhumi report notes the timing and context of these assertions as part of the broader diplomatic developments surrounding the 2026 US-Iran deal.