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US ready to take military action if Iran talks fail, Trump envoy says
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Donald Trump’s UN envoy stated the US is prepared for military action if diplomacy with Iran fails, as both nations paused strikes. The pause provided temporary relief to Gulf shipping and oil markets, but tensions remain high.
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US ready to take military action if Iran talks fail, Trump envoy says
The US is prepared to take military action if negotiations with Iran fail, according to Donald Trump’s UN envoy on July 27. The statement came as Iran and the US held fire on July 26, providing a temporary respite to Gulf shipping and oil markets. Trump’s envoy noted the president was “giving talks some space” while warning that military options remained on the table. The pause followed two weeks of escalating missile strikes between the two nations, which had disrupted regional stability. Analysts warned that the situation remains fragile, with both sides maintaining high alert.
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