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JD Vance and the Trump team keep moving the goalposts on Iran
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from cnn.com · United States
JD Vance and the Trump team are reportedly altering their stance on Iran, indicating shifting political rhetoric concerning international policy. This highlights ongoing developments in foreign policy discussions.
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