India, March 6 -- President Donald Trump was point-blank asked if he thinks Americans should be worried about being attacked by Iran at home, on US soil. He responded with an 'I guess' sparking intense backlash from social media commentators. This comes as the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday revealed that the US military is striking key Iranian naval vessels.

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Trump was interviewed for the latest Time cover story titled 'Trump's War', which was published on Thursday. Correspondent Eric Cortellessa asked the president about his Iran operation. When asked if Americans should worry about an attack on home soil, the 79-year-old said: "I...