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Split in Trump administration over launching new military strikes on Iran

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Within the Trump administration, one group is pushing for preemptive military strikes on Iran, while another is calling for an end to the confrontation. The split comes as the United States reinforces its military presence in the region.

Relations between Iran and the United States have been hostile for decades, with disputes over Iran's nuclear programme and its regional role at the centre of tensions.

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