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otherAug 21, 2026

Iran war unlikely to expand in short-term, security officials say | The Jerusalem Post

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Iran war unlikely to expand in short-term, security officials say | The Jerusalem Post

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  • currentsapi(Mixed)By AMIR BOHBOT

    Security sources said on Friday that the chances of expanding the military confrontation with Iran in the near term have decreased, following a series of meetings and discussions with senior US officials. According to the officials, US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose

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