Madcap comments came after U.S. and Iran exchange fire earlier in the week

Daily on Defense: Trump tells critics to relax, U.S. and Iran trade fire, NDAA provision on Israel draws fire, Hegseth hectors Pacific allies.

Madcap comments came after U.S. and Iran exchange fire earlier in the week

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US President Donald Trump's remarks came less than 24 hours after Iran attacked an airport in Kuwait, putting further strain on a fragile ceasefire with the US. | World News

Donald Trump shared his perspective on the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, describing it as a situation where hostilities have reduced but not completely stopped. He suggested that…

Officials said repeated strikes by Tehran have ratcheted up pressure on the president and cast doubt over the long-term viability of the ceasefire. | World News

President Donald Trump offered an unusual definition of a ceasefire as U.S.-Iran tensions persist and negotiations continue.