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Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was considering a limited military strike on Iran but gave no other details.

Tehran, Iran © menatoday 

Tehran, Iran © menatoday 

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was considering a limited military strike on Iran but gave no other details.

Asked if he was considering a limited strike to pressure Iran into a deal on its nuclear program, he told reporters at the White House, “I guess I can say I am considering" it.

Reporting by Steve Holland, Bo Erickson and Katharine Jackson

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