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Trump Says He Authorized New Strikes on Iran, but Has Decided to Hold Off

President Trump has repeatedly threatened new military action against Iran, only to pull back from resuming major fighting in a deeply unpopular, expensive conflict.

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Trump Says He Authorized New Strikes on Iran, but Has Decided to Hold OffPresident Trump has repeatedly threatened new military action against Iran, only to pull back from resuming major fighting in a deeply unpopular, expensive conflict.
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