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Trump considers escalating war; Iran says it's ready for ground troops

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President Donald Trump said Friday that he's ready to continue talks with Iran or escalate fighting, but an Iranian general said it's ready to fight.

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  1. The New Republic

    Trump Is Ready for All-Out War in Iran. There’s Just One Catch. (opens The New Republic)

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    Forget writing a check you can’t cash; President Donald Trump is escalating a war that the U.S. military can’t wage. Trump has made it more than clear that he’s done negotiating with Tehran, after the U.S.

  2. Washington Times

    Trump says U.S. has 'no interest' in Iran talks for now (opens Washington Times)

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    Speaking in the Oval Office on Tuesday, President Trump gave a dim view on possible talks with Iran to end the war.

  3. Valuetainment

    “They’re Desperate” – Trump Sends Iran a Warning as Oil Prices Surge (opens Valuetainment)

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    President Trump’s latest comments on Iran have sparked a major debate as tensions rise in the Middle East. After a reporter questioned whether Iran was willing to negotiate, Trump pushed back, claiming there is more happening behind the scenes than the public knows.

  4. Latin Times

    President Trump Seriously Considering Launching 'Major Attacks' On Iran As Conflict Nears The Five Month Mark (opens Latin Times)

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    In an interview with Axios, President Donald Trump said Iran "wants to negotiate" but is not ready to make a deal, adding that "they haven't received enough pain yet."

  5. Al-Monitor

    Trump says US and Iran are talking, but Tehran is not yet ready for deal (opens Al-Monitor)

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    WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States and Iran were in talks to negotiate an end to their conflict, but repeated that Tehran was not yet ready for a deal. "We are talking to them. I think they're being serious. I think ...

  6. Breitbart News

    Trump: Iran Talks Getting 'More Serious,' but Not Worried About Rushing Peace Deal Before Midterms (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Donald Trump indicated on Friday that communications with Iran are getting “more serious," but he noted he is not worried about rushing a peace deal before the upcoming midterm elections.

  7. UPI

    Trump considers escalating war; Iran says it's ready for ground troops (opens UPI)

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    President Donald Trump said Friday that he's ready to continue talks with Iran or escalate fighting, but an Iranian general said it's ready to fight.