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Senior Trump administration officials met to discuss Iran war at Camp David

Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were among the officials who met on Friday to discuss a path forward.

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CBS News· Oct 5, 6:40 AMSenior Trump administration officials met to discuss Iran war at Camp David

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