US and Iran Keep Up Strikes as Trump Mulls Possibility of a Deal - Bloomberg.com
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The United States and Iran have continued exchanging military strikes while President Trump considers the possibility of negotiating a deal with Tehran. The ongoing military actions occur as Trump weighs diplomatic options with Iran. This dual-track approach of maintaining military pressure while exploring negotiations reflects Trump's strategy of using force as leverage in potential talks with the Islamic Republic.
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