Politics● Elevated1h ago · Nov 8, 2026, 9:00 PM
Trump says he is highly unlikely to order Iran strikes if talks progress
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from dailymaverick.co.za · South Africa · Middle East
Former President Trump stated that he is highly unlikely to authorize strikes against Iran if diplomatic talks continue to advance. This indicates a potential de-escalation of tensions through negotiation.
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