Trump says Iran missiles 'aren't the problem' after White House made them central to war rationale

President Donald Trump stated at the G7 that Iran's possession of ballistic missiles is not a problem, contradicting earlier administration claims that Iran's missile capabilities shielded its nuclear ambitions. Trump argued that if Gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar have missiles, it is 'okay' for Iran to have them in 'relative proportion.' This contrasts with prior statements from senior officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who emphasized destroying Iran's missiles as a key objective in Operation Epic Fury.