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Trump leans toward Iran strikes but keeps diplomacy open for now

President Trump is leaning toward striking Iran to punish the regime for killing protesters, but he hasn't made a final decision and is exploring Iranian proposals for negotiations, a White House official with direct knowledge told Axios.

Why it matters: While Trump threatened the Iranian regime with strikes if protesters were killed, it's far from clear that U.S. bombs will turn the tide in Tehran. Trump is expected to discuss options in a meeting with his top national security team on Tuesday.


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