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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Amid West Asia tensions, Trump says Iran ‘negotiating on fumes’; seeks $1.5 trillion US military boost

With the West Asia conflict continuing and a peace deal hanging in the air, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his administration is seeking a massive $1.5 trillion investment in the American military over the coming year, while also claiming that Iran is desperate to strike a deal with Washington.

Speaking during his administration’s 12th Cabinet meeting, the two-time US President struck a combative tone on Tehran even as he signalled openness to a negotiated settlement over Iran’s nuclear programme.

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