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As Trump Gambles on Iran, Putin and Xi Play a New Great Game

Former Trump envoy Morgan Ortagus warns Iran is stalling nuclear talks to buy time as Trump pauses military strikes and extends diplomatic ceasefire.

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The headline split One side frames it as "As Trump Gambles on Iran, Putin and Xi Play a New Great Game". The other frames it as "Former White House envoy has warning for Trump on how not to get played by Iran".
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CenterAs Trump Gambles on Iran, Putin and Xi Play a New Great Game

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Right / center-rightFormer White House envoy has warning for Trump on how not to get played by Iran

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Fox NewsNews report · May 21, 10:10 AM

Former White House envoy has warning for Trump on how not to get played by Iran

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Former Trump envoy Morgan Ortagus warns Iran is stalling nuclear talks to buy time as Trump pauses military strikes and extends diplomatic ceasefire.

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NewsweekNews report · May 21, 9:00 AM

As Trump Gambles on Iran, Putin and Xi Play a New Great Game

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The president is "negotiating" with Tehran while China builds a vast duty-free bloc in Africa—and shrinks Taiwan’s world.

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May 21, 10:10 AM: Fox News joined the source map.

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