The U.S. and Israel are planning for a possible post-elections attack on Iran, an anonymous source tells NPR. And, Elon Musk considers merging his companies SpaceX and Tesla.
U.S., Israel may attack Iran post-elections. And, SpaceX and Tesla consider merging
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- Trump backs Netanyahu: Is the US planning a new Iran attack with Israel?
- Merging SpaceX and Tesla would be a "good idea," Musk says
- Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX
- U.S. and Israel are planning for a possible post-midterms attack on Iran
- U.S. and Israel are planning for a possible attack on Iran, source tells NPR
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