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Trump downplays Iran deal as U.S. readies renewed strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House on October 07, 2026 in Washington, DC.

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Trump says he is not keen on a deal with Iran as U.S. reportedly prepares for 'massive bombing'The U.S. president and his national security team have discussed possibly resuming large-scale U.S. military operations in the coming weeks, NBC News reported.

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When is war not 'war'? In Iran, according to the U.S.Trump administration officials have attempted to distance themselves from the word 'war' when discussing the ongoing conflict in Iran.

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'Humiliating' Withdrawal Is Only Place to Go with IranOn Thursday's broadcast of CNN International's "The Brief," Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) argued that President Donald Trump "really has no place he can go | Clips

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Trump hopes Iran war nearing end as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalatesSept 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped an end to the war against Iran was near, as the conflict, in its seventh month, escalated with Saudi aircraft pounding Yemen and Houthi fighters launching drones and missiles at Saudi cities.The Iran-backed Houthis' lightning advance in Yemen along the Red Sea and their attacks on Saudi…

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