strikeJul 30, 2026

Why Iran chose to strike first after Trump paused US attacks, risking a fresh Middle East escalation

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Why Iran chose to strike first after Trump paused US attacks, risking a fresh Middle East escalation WASHINGTON, DC: A brief pause in fighting between the United States and Iran has come to an abrupt end after Tehran launched what American officials described as a "surprise" attack on US military installations in…

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Gopika SubramanianBy Gopika Subramanian
Why Iran chose to strike first after Trump paused US attacks, risking a fresh Middle East escalation WASHINGTON, DC: A brief pause in fighting between the United States and Iran has come to an abrupt end after Tehran launched what American officials described as a "surprise" atta…

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