The White House has refuted claims that President Donald Trump suggested Iran should attack major US cities. The controversy arose from a viral video of Trump speaking at a rally in Nebraska on Monday. During the rally, Trump justified high oil prices linked to tensions with Iran by stating they were a necessary cost to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons. Democrats accused Trump of implying Iran should “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego. The White House swiftly responded to these accusations, denying that Trump intended any such message. The incident has sparked political debate surrounding the President's rhetoric and its potential implications for international relations.