While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 28, 2026
On May 27, President Trump expressed confidence in outlasting Iran amid ongoing conflict, dismissing concerns about the political implications of the war. His comments have raised unease among some Republican allies regarding the economic impact of the conflict on Americans. Meanwhile, Israel declared new combat zones in southern Lebanon as tensions with Hezbollah escalated.
- ▪President Trump stated he is unconcerned about the political fallout from the conflict with Iran.
- ▪Many Republican allies expressed unease over Trump's comments about the war's economic impact.
- ▪Israel declared areas south of the Zahrani River in Lebanon as combat zones, urging evacuations ahead of military strikes.
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 28, 2026Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxStill, many of the US president's Republican allies were uneasy with his dismissive comments about the economic impact of the war on Americans.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 28, 2026, 05:59 AMUpdated May 28, 2026, 05:59 AMTrump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterm election pressureUS President Donald Trump said on May 27 he was unconcerned about the political fallout of an extended conflict with Iran, and that Iranian leaders had miscalculated if they thought the November midterm elections would force him into a deal."They thought they were going to outwait me," Mr Trump said at a White House cabinet meeting, referring to Iran's leadership.
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