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Israel, Middle East wouldn't exist if I didn't stop Iran from having nuke: Trump

Israel, Middle East wouldn't exist if I didn't stop Iran from having nuke: Trump

What's behind this

US has warned Americans across the Middle East of possible attacks, flight cancellations and airspace closures after reports of fresh strikes near Iran's Qeshm Island. Iranian officials say they are reviewing proposals on Tehran's nuclear programme and discussing a potential bridge deal with mediators to enable further talks. President Donald Trump has claimed that his actions stopped Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and that without his intervention Israel and the Middle East would not exist, as he weighs the fresh strikes.

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What each side is saying

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  • left · 3 outlets

    Acknowledging that the war and rising fuel prices hurt Republicans, Trump insists military action against Iran was necessary to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons

    — The Federal

  • center · 4 outlets

    Trump claims Israel and the Middle East would not exist without his actions against Iran as he weighs fresh strikes.

    — Hindustan Times

  • right · 5 outlets

    US President Donald Trump has indicated that he is reluctant to destroy what remains of Iran but has not ruled out further military action, saying a decision on the next course of the conflict could come soon. His remarks mark a shift in tone from earlier threats against Tehran and come after the…

    — ABP Live

Coverage arrived over 74 hours — first from The Indian Express, latest from Mathrubhumi English.

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