California leaders have responded after US President Donald Trump said Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego, linking the remark to a wider warning about international security and rising energy costs.
Trump made the comments at an election rally in Nebraska. During the event, he described higher petrol prices as a “small price to pay for keeping the world safe”.
The remarks prompted a reaction from leaders in California, although the available account does not provide details of their individual statements or the specific points they raised.
Los Angeles and San Diego are two of California’s major cities. Trump’s comments placed them at the centre of a political exchange involving Iran, national security and the effect of energy prices on the public.
The latest information indicates that the dispute remains focused on Trump’s warning and the response from California leaders. No further details of any planned action or additional statements are provided.
