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Trump says he is cancelling strikes on Iran subject to 'rapidly' making deal
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Trump says cancelled attack on Iran subject to Hormuz opening, end to 'nuclear threat'
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Trump Says US to Cancel Iran Attack Subject to a Rapid Deal
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