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  "title": "Trump tells advisers he may hold off on Iran attacks barring new provocations, sources say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/trump-tells-advisers-he-may-hold-off-on-iran-attacks-barring-new-19976286",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T12:27:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
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    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261114/trump-tells-advisers-he-may-hold-off-on-iran-attacks-barring-new-provocations-sources-say"
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  "account": "WASHINGTON/RIYADH — President Donald Trump has reportedly indicated to his senior advisers that he may refrain from attacking Iran unless Tehran or the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen launch new provocations, according to three sources familiar with the situation. Trump's stance has fluctuated between advocating for further escalations and advocating for a de-escalation of the war, which he initiated in February alongside Israel. While he remains undecided on how to resolve the conflict, which has been unpopular, Trump reportedly suggested holding off on further strikes during meetings with his national security advisers following intelligence briefings, sources say. He has also shown empathy towards regional allies who have requested he not return to a full-scale war, stating he is pursuing a more diplomatic approach, according to a conversation with sports broadcaster Stephen A. Smith.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON/RIYADH — President Donald Trump has told senior advisers in recent days that he may hold off on attacking Iran if the US faces no new provocations from Tehran or the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, according to three people familiar with the matter. Trump has alternated between threats of escalating the war with new strikes and winding down hostilities, and current and former officials…",
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