{
  "id": 9157387,
  "title": "Trump return to combat operations in Iran 'inevitable': Keane",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/trump-return-to-combat-operations-in-iran-inevitable-keane",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T15:47:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hill",
    "slug": "the-hill",
    "url": "https://thehill.com/policy/defense/6103943-donald-trump-jack-keane-us-military-strikes-iran-war/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "US President Donald Trump has stated that he is faced with a significant decision regarding Iran. He expressed that he could either make a deal with Iran, allowing the country to rebuild and potentially become one of the greatest in the Middle East, or he could choose to \"annihilate\" the Islamic Republic.\n\nAccording to retired US Army Gen. Jack Keane, it is \"inevitable\" that President Trump could resume combat operations against Iran.\n\nTrump also mentioned that he believes a deal with Iran is possible after the US midterm elections, which are scheduled to take place on November 3. He stated that he thinks Iran is waiting to see the outcome of the midterm elections before making a decision.",
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        "published": "2026-09-22T13:14:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "White House outlines Trump talking points ahead of high-profile UN speech",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/white-house-outlines-trump-talking-points-ahead-of-high-profile-un",
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      },
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        "title": "Trump defends Iran war, touts ‘America is back’ agenda in UN speech",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/trump-defends-iran-war-touts-america-is-back-agenda-in-un-speech",
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Trump at UN threatens ‘military might’ in Latin America",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/trump-at-un-threatens-military-might-in-latin-america",
        "published": "2026-09-22T15:22:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Politico EU",
        "title": "Trump, dragged down by Iran war, hits lowest approval ever on foreign affairs in new poll",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/trump-dragged-down-by-iran-war-hits-lowest-approval-ever-on-foreign",
        "published": "2026-09-22T15:28:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tempo.co English",
        "title": "Trump Calls Iran a 'Bully of the Middle East' in UNGA Address",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/trump-calls-iran-a-bully-of-the-middle-east-in-unga-address",
        "published": "2026-09-22T15:32:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "At UNGA, Trump’s ‘annihilation’ threat to Iran; cites praise from Pakistan PM",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/at-unga-trumps-annihilation-threat-to-iran-cites-praise-from-pakistan",
        "published": "2026-09-22T15:39:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Trump urges compete isolation of Iran, expects deal after election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/trump-urges-compete-isolation-of-iran-expects-deal-after-election-9161204",
        "published": "2026-09-22T16:01:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Trump urges compete isolation of Iran, expects deal after election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/trump-urges-compete-isolation-of-iran-expects-deal-after-election-9160636",
        "published": "2026-09-22T16:32:03.000Z"
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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."
}