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Iran shifts to ‘fully offensive’ posture as peace talks falter and Donald Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman
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Iran will shift to a “fully offensive” military posture because efforts to negotiate a permanent end to its war with the US have stalled, an Iranian official told Reuters on Monday, as Washington ruled out extending a temporary ceasefire agreement.
Source: Parisa Hafezi; Katharine Jackson — Read the full report
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- Parisa Hafezi; Katharine JacksonBy Parisa Hafezi; Katharine Jackson
Iran will shift to a “fully offensive” military posture because efforts to negotiate a permanent end to its war with the US have stalled, an Iranian official told Reuters on Monday, as Washington ruled out extending a temporary ceasefire agreement. Progress towards peace talks an…
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