Trump shifts message on Iran war
Source: NBC News Politics · Bias: Center Left
Summary
President Trump said “very good conversations” are taking place with Iran after warning the U.S. may start “dropping bombs again” if no deal is met by next week when the ceasefire with Iran expires. It comes as Iran is declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed in response to the U.S. continuing its blockade of Iranian ports. NBC News’ Julie Tsikrin reports.
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