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Is Trump signalling a return to war with Iran after the midterms?

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Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
- Trump Is Mulling a Pre-Midterms Strike on Iran to Help Drum Up Support: Report
- Trump says US will not strike Iran before midterm elections
- Trump's War in Iran in spotlight ahead of midterms
- Treasury yields steady as Trump strikes diplomatic tone on Iran ahead of midterms
- Oil prices fall as Trump pauses Iran attacks, China restarts fuel exports – business live
- Trump says U.S. won't attack Iran before midterms. And, ICE agent shoots man in NYC
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