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Trump turns to a dual economic and military approach in latest attempt to squeeze Iran
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from wlec.com · United States · Middle East
Donald Trump is reportedly employing both economic and military strategies in an effort to pressure Iran, signaling a significant foreign policy maneuver.
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