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Trump’s Second Gamble on Iran
Donald Trump's approach to Iran involved two major gambles: first, using military force to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions, and second, negotiating a memorandum offering economic and military concessions in exchange for Iran halting nuclear weapon development. The memorandum, criticized as heavily favoring Iran, contrasts with a previous multinational agreement under Barack Obama that was less costly and more effective. Iran's regime remains resilient despite U.S. actions, with the Islamic Republic defying Western pressure and maintaining its anti-American stance.
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