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US ‘approved strikes on Iran,’ then suddenly called them off

By DW
21 Jun 2019 | 1:40 pm | 2m 21s

President Trump had reportedly approved air strikes in retaliation for Tehran's downing of a US drone. A decision to stand down was allegedly made after Trump met with Congressional leaders.

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