US President Donald Trump met with his national security team on Thursday to discuss the possibility of resuming military operations against Iran. Trump stated that if necessary, he would have to destroy the rest of Iran. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) is reported to be stepping up preparations for a potential new wave of strikes.
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Iran called on the U.S. to accept defeat on Saturday, while President Donald Trump blasted Tehran as “very evil” and told Americans to prepare for continued high fuel prices as a result of the war.
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Iran called on the U.S. to accept defeat on Saturday, while President Donald Trump blasted Tehran as “very evil” and told Americans to prepare for continued high fuel prices as a result of the war. Progress towards peace talks and oil tanker traffic through the strategic Strait o…
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