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US Secretary of State Rubio signals potential escalation in military pressure on Iran
FXStreet Forex NewsLO·US · IR·2 days ago
President Trump is consulting with senior advisers on potential escalatory military measures against Iran following the collapse of a recent ceasefire. The scope of these potential actions remains unconfirmed, though the shift signals a departure from previous de-escalation efforts.
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