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Oct 28 ยท Trump says "anything's possible" when asked about new strikes on Iran after the midterms, as the U.S. warns Middle East allies to prepare and the U.N. nuclear watchdog presses Iran for access
Reuters: President Trump said 'anything's possible' when asked whether the US would conduct more strikes against Iran after the midterm elections
Grade B (82/100). Trump says the U.S. is in a very good position, that Iran wants a deal, and won't say whether strikes will follow the election
B: Leaves out key context.
- Leaves out something important (minus 18 points): runs Trump's 'we've decimated their military' and '300 and one percent' inflation claims with no context
Splits: Trump says the U.S. is in a very good position, that Iran wants a deal, and won't say whether strikes will follow the election
Same story: Drop Site News, Newsmax
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