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Trump calls off Iran strikes as peace deal nears, citing Gulf allies' request
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President Trump postponed planned strikes on Iran at the request of Gulf allies, stating a peace deal is "very close." He warned the US military remains prepared for a "full, large scale assault" if negotiations fail.
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President Trump postponed planned strikes on Iran at the request of Gulf allies, stating a peace deal is "very close." He warned the US military remains prepared for a "full, large scale assault" if negotiations fail.
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