Middle East on Edge as Trump Mulls Decision About Iran Deal
The president has wavered on whether to move ahead with an agreement with Iran to end the war. On Friday, he vowed to make a “final determination” soon.
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Iran’s Hard-Liners Try to Derail Potential Deal With the U.S.
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Trump’s Iran Approach Sows Confusion
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U.S. and Iran Standoff at Sea: A Test of ‘Who Will Blink First’
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Israel Launches Fresh Strikes on Lebanon
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The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords
The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Analysts say the chances of that happening are close to zero.
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Three Ways Trump Is Losing the War
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The U. S. conducted what a U.
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Oil Prices Climb and Stocks Fall After U.S. Strikes Iranian Drones
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U.S. Strikes Military Sites in Iran for Second Time in 3 Days
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Trump Threatens Oman Over the Strait, Then Says, ‘They’ll Be Fine.’
President Trump said there would be serious repercussions if Iran and Oman move forward with a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz.
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