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World

Trump weighs quick end to Iran war against letting conflict ‘wither’

  • 'We could end it very quickly,' US president says
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WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Friday the United States could end the war with Iran quickly, but questioned whether Washington should seek a swift conclusion or allow the conflict to gradually wind down.

“We could end it very quickly,” Trump said. “Do we want to finish it off or just want to let it wither?”

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