Trump discusses Iran strike limits with Netanyahu
President Donald Trump stated he urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid escalation with Iran and indicated he helped limit the scope of an Israeli strike.
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President Donald Trump stated he urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid escalation with Iran and indicated he helped limit the scope of an Israeli strike.
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