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Trump's bluffs: Why US strike on Iran remains real threat

Foreign Policy,Iran,Protests,Middle East,Donald Trump,Benjamin Netanyahu,Israel

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After threatening to attack Iran for days in support of protesters challenging the government in Tehran, United States President Donald Trump appeared to dial back the rhetoric on Wednesday evening.

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