US President Donald Trump sparked intense backlash on social media after responding to a question about the possibility of an Iranian attack on US soil with a nonchalant 'I guess'.
The comment came as the US Central Command revealed that the US military is striking key Iranian naval vessels.
Trump made the remark during an interview for Time magazine's latest cover story, 'Trump's War', in which he also stated that 'some people will die' when going to war.
The comment has been met with widespread criticism, with many accusing Trump of being insensitive to the lives of American citizens.
The backlash comes as the US confirmed the deaths of six service members during a recent operation, with the Pentagon identifying the victims as Capt. Cody A. Khork, Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, Sgt. Declan J. Coady, Maj. Jeffrey R. O'Brien, and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan.
