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Iran claims Leavitt quit after Trump fallout

Iran’s embassy in South Africa has claimed White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt resigned after a disagreement with US President Donald Trump, but Washington rejected the allegation. The embassy made the claim on social media while discussing reports about Leavitt’s departure, accusing Trump of abandoning officials while protecting himself from potential threats. Read more : […]

Iran's embassy in South Africa claimed that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt resigned after a disagreement with US President Donald Trump. However, Washington has rejected this allegation. The embassy made the claim on social media, accusing Trump of abandoning officials while protecting himself from potential threats, according to the Daily Times.

The reports about Leavitt's departure come amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran. The conflict began with ambitious objectives, including Iran's complete surrender and regime change, but US goals have shifted over time.

Vice-President JD Vance recently stated that the US has two main goals: ensuring Gulf countries can send oil and gas to the world economy, and keeping energy prices stable.

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