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Trump asked aides about resuming attacks on Iran

President Trump considered resuming strikes on Iran but opted for continued pressure to force a serious proposal, fearing escalation.

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President Donald Trump has considered the possibility of resuming military strikes against Iran but fears the conflict could escalate into a long war lacking domestic support. According to a Wall Street Journal report, he has instead chosen a middle path of continuing to apply pressure on Tehran. The strategy aims to force Iran to present a serious proposal to end the ongoing hostilities. This deliberation follows the breakdown of initial negotiations earlier in the week.
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6d agoAlHaq News | English - Middle East & Geopolitics

The Wall Street Journal adds that Trump fears escalation into a long war lacking US support and has chosen a middle path of continued pressure to force a serious proposal from Iran.

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