2026-04-18 Jen's Version: Psaki Handles Press Conference on Iran War

Apr 18, 2026 12:19 PM EDT, Sat

‘Complete catastrophe’: Trump faces widespread consequences for Iran blunder

Apr 9, 2026 #KarolineLeavitt #IranWar #WhiteHouse Jen Psaki helps Donald Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt answer some of the tough questions about the Iran ceasefire deal from today’s White House briefing, and Rep. Jim Himes, ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, talks about the consequences of Trump’s war on Iran for America’s interests around the world.

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