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Trump says he is ‘number one’ on Iran kill list as countries trade strikes
By Scripps News Group at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 8, 2026
· 2 min read
President Donald Trump claimed Wednesday that he is "number one on the kill list for Iran."Trump made the comment when asked why he would not fly back to the U.S. from the NATO summit in Turkey on a plane gifted to him by Qatar. Instead, he is expected to return on an older model that has previou...
Key takeaway "There's another list that came out yesterday; I'm number one on I like being number one on TikTok better, but I'm number one on the list for killing," Trump said.
Why this matters in The Nashville
Nashville 's connection to the escalating tensions between the US and Iran is more than just a distant concern, as the city is home to a significant number of military personnel and veterans who could be impacted by the conflict. The fact that President Trump is taking precautions with his travel arrangements, opting for an older model plane over a newer one, underscores the gravity of the situation. Meanwhile, the targeted strikes on Iranian air defense systems and the retaliatory attacks on military sites in the Gulf have the potential to affect Nashville's economy, particularly if the conflict disrupts global oil supplies and leads to increased prices. As the situation continues to unfold, Nashville residents with loved ones serving overseas will be watching closely, hoping for a swift and peaceful resolution to the conflict. The city's military community will also be paying attention to how the conflict affects their families and friends.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump claimed Wednesday that he is "number one on the kill list for Iran."Trump made the comment when asked why he would not fly back to the U.S. from the NATO summit in Turkey on a plane gifted to him by Qatar. Instead, he is expected to return on an older model that has previou...
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