Son’s Wedding Or War? Trump Says ‘I Have A Thing Called Iran’

Son’s Wedding Or War? Trump Says ‘I Have A Thing Called Iran’ Published By, Last Updated: May 21, 2026, 22:48 IST Donald Trump says Iran tensions may prevent him from attending his sons wedding, highlighting Iran as a top priority amid speculation over possible US military action. US President Donald Trump. (Photo Credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested that tensions involving Iran could affect whether he attends the upcoming wedding of his son, saying global issues were taking priority over personal plans. Responding to a reporter’s question about attending his son’s wedding over the weekend, Trump said: “He’d like me to go. I’m gonna try and make it… I said, ‘This is not good timing for me. I have a thing called Iran and other things.’" Q: Are you attending your son’s wedding this weekend?TRUMP: Uhhhh. He’d like me to go. I’m gonna try and make it. I said, ‘This is not good timing for me. I have a thing called Iran and other things.’ pic.twitter.com/FoGMB23Xdk — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 21, 2026 The remarks came during an interaction in the Oval Office, where Trump was taking questions from reporters amid ongoing uncertainty over US policy toward Iran. Trump’s comments arrive as speculation continues over possible US military action against Tehran. In recent days, the president has said he paused a planned strike on Iran following appeals from Gulf leaders, while also warning that military action remains possible if negotiations fail. He previously indicated that a decision on renewed strikes could come within “two or three days… maybe early next week," while insisting any agreement with Iran must ensure Tehran does not obtain nuclear weapons. The latest remarks suggest the Iran issue remains a central focus for the White House, with Trump implying the situation is serious enough to interfere with family events potentially. The president did not specify which son’s wedding he was referring to or whether he had made a final decision about attending. Trump has five children — Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, Tiffany Trump, and Barron Trump — though no official announcement of an imminent family wedding has been made. His comments quickly gained attention online, with social media users highlighting the unusual juxtaposition of discussions about geopolitical tensions and family commitments. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Location: Washington D.C., United States of America (USA) First Published: May 21, 2026, 22:42 IST News world Son’s Wedding Or War? Trump Says ‘I Have A Thing Called Iran’ Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...