Trump defends decision to start war against Iran in UN address
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President Donald Trump returned to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday at a tumultuous moment for the world — and for his presidency — and made the case that he’s shown fortitude while other leaders have equivocated as he defended his decision to start a war…
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What happened
President Donald Trump returned to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday at a tumultuous moment for the world — and for his presidency — and made the case that he’s shown fortitude while other leaders have equivocated as he defended his decision to start a war…
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Follow-up questions
- What terms are actually in the Iran proposal, and which side would have to compromise first?
- Which source closest to the event can confirm the central detail?
- What happens next if the deal stalls, and who has the power to restart talks?