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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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EUROPE SAYS· Oct 8, 4:02 AMTrump downplays Iran deal as U.S. readies renewed strikes

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From Iran to the U.K., Trump Is Being Forced Into RetreatA war that was intended to demonstrate the reach of American power has now done the opposite. It is a lesson in unintended consequences.

The New York Times3d agoWhole story →

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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.

Los Angeles Times5d agoWhole story →

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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

Breitbart News Network15d agoWhole story →

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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…

Al-Monitor23d agoWhole story →

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Massie blasts Vance for saying Iran conflict isn't a warRep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) had harsh words for Vice President JD Vance's assessment that the United States is not at war with Iran.

Washington Examiner1mo agoWhole story →

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Trump says he doesn't want Iran deal 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.

CNBC2d agoWhole story →

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Trump Says U.S. Will Not Strike Iran Again Before Midterms as Military Draws Up New PlansThe U.S. military has drafted options for three days of strikes, but in recent months the president has repeatedly vetoed plans to restart the war.

The New York Times2d agoWhole story →

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Rep. Krishnamoorthi: This War Is a DisasterRep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) says Iran could take advantage militarily and economically of President Trump's announcement that the US will not attack Iran before the midterm elections. Rep. Krishnamoorthi says he doesn't put much stock in President Trump's claim that the US is having productive discussions with Iran and says the conflict is benefiting…

Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →

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Trump and Iran Agree on One Thing. the US Election Calendar Isn't Driving Their Decisions on the WarWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Iran's leadership appear to agree on one thing about their seven-month-old war: they each insist the U.S. election calendar isn't motivating them to find an end to it.

U.S. News & World Report9h agoWhole story →

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