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Trump turns to a dual economic and military approach in latest attempt to squeeze Iran

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronted by an intransigent Iranian government that has refused to back down in the face of a massive military campaign, President Donald Trump appears to have settled on a dual-prong approach that combines economic pressure with the potential of a devastating escalation in force…

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    Trump turns to a dual economic and military approach in latest attempt to squeeze Iran (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronted by an intransigent Iranian government that has refused to back down in the face of a massive military campaign, President Donald Trump appears to have settled on a dual-prong approach that combines economic pressure with the potential of a devastating escalation in force…

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    The Latest: Trump turns to a dual economic and military approach in latest attempt to squeeze Iran (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Confronted by an intransigent Iranian government that’s refused to back down in the face of a massive military campaign, President Donald Trump appears to have settled on a dual-prong approach that combines economic pressure with the potential of a devastating escalation in force

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