US President Trump is leaning towards striking Iran to punish the regime for killing protesters, but hasn't made a final decision and is exploring Iranian proposals for negotiations, a White House official with direct knowledge told Axios
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US President Trump is leaning towards striking Iran to punish the regime for killing protesters, but hasn't made a final decision and is exploring Iranian proposals for negotiations, a White House official with direct knowledge told Axios
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