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President Trump said the U.S. will hit Iran very hard over the next 2 to 3 weeks.
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President Trump said Wednesday night that the U.S. will strike Iran "very hard" within the next two to three weeks, according to remarks he made during a national address. The statement marks an escalation in rhetoric between the Trump administration and Iran, which has been engaged in a cycle of military threats and retaliatory actions. Trump's timeline suggests an imminent military operation, though the specific targets and scope of any potential strike remain unclear. The comments come amid broader Middle East tensions and could trigger Iranian counterattacks or regional instability. CBS News anchored special coverage of the address with Tony Dokoupil.
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