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  "id": 17864899,
  "title": "Trump raises doubts over renewed attacks on Iran",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/trump-raises-doubts-over-renewed-attacks-on-iran",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T22:28:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-913632"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, US President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty about whether he would authorize military strikes against Iran, despite previous hints of resuming attacks following the US midterm elections. Speaking at the Washington Reflecting Pool, Trump stated he might reconsider his stance on resuming military strikes. The Iran conflict, a major driver of rising gasoline prices, has prompted Trump to seek its resolution. Iranian representatives were engaged in talks with Qatari mediators in Doha, aiming to negotiate a cessation of hostilities. Trump acknowledged Iran's desire to reach an agreement, suggesting such a deal could materialize. US Vice President Kamala Harris reported constructive conversations with Iranian officials. Trump reiterated his stance against Iran acquiring nuclear weapons, emphasizing the country's refusal to permit the regime from possessing such weapons. He insisted that the ongoing conflict did not constitute an actual war, as most fighting had concluded following earlier, targeted strikes that eliminated key Iranian leaders. Trump further discussed the situation during a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, underscoring the ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.",
  "summary": "Trump replied \"no\" when asked on Monday if he was considering resuming strikes on Iran, despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's insistence on doing so.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Iowans consider Trump's broken promises on Iran war before midterms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/iowans-consider-trumps-broken-promises-on-iran-war-before-midterms",
        "published": "2026-11-02T14:45:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Trump in 'no rush' to decide on Iran, Axios reports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/trump-in-no-rush-to-decide-on-iran-axios-reports",
        "published": "2026-11-02T21:31:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Trump: Iran wants a deal, it could happen",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/trump-iran-wants-a-deal-it-could-happen",
        "published": "2026-11-02T21:36:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Trump raises doubts about renewed attacks on Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/trump-raises-doubts-about-renewed-attacks-on-iran",
        "published": "2026-11-02T21:46:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Netanyahu is pressing Trump to attack Iran after US midterm elections, officials say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/netanyahu-is-pressing-trump-to-attack-iran-after-us-midterm-elections",
        "published": "2026-11-02T22:16:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Vance says US ‘feeling pretty good about prospects’ of a deal with Iran; Trump: ‘It could happen!’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/vance-says-us-feeling-pretty-good-about-prospects-of-a-deal-with-iran",
        "published": "2026-11-02T23:39:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}