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In this hour: 1 new story

  1. NewWorld

    Trump rules out attacks on Iran before US midterm elections

    US President Donald Trump said on Truth Social on October 8 that Washington would not attack Iran before the November 3 elections. He said talks with Tehran were productive, while the naval blockade would remain in place.

    5 sources, +5 in this hour Confirmed