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WSJ: Trump approved attack plans, holding off to see if Iran abandons nuclear plans

WSJ: Trump approved attack plans, holding off to see if Iran abandons nuclear plans

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Eamonn Sheridan
18/06/2025 | 21:16 GMT
  • Wall Street Journal report Trump told senior aides

Wall Street Journal report:

  • Trump told senior aides he approved attack plans for Iran, but is holding off on giving the final order to see if Tehran will abandon its nuclear program

The Journal cited three people familiar with the deliberations.

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