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Don't Leave the Iran War Half-Won

Officials from the U. S. and Iran appear to be nearing a deal to end the ongoing Middle-East conflict, according to public statements from President Donald Trump Saturday. “An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic o...

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What happened It is time to finish the job in Iran and seek peace from a position of maximum strength.
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftTrump says agreement on Iran war ‘largely negotiated’

NBC News · Center-left · News report

CenterDon't Leave the Iran War Half-Won

RealClearPolitics · Center · News report

Right / center-rightUS-Iran peace agreement with several Mid East countries 'largely negotiated,' Trump says

The Jerusalem Post · Center-right · News report

SEE THE HEADLINES

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NBC NewsNews report · May 23, 11:01 PM

Trump says agreement on Iran war ‘largely negotiated’

Officials from the U. S. and Iran appear to be nearing a deal to end the ongoing Middle-East conflict, according to public statements from President Donald Trump Saturday. “An Agreement has...

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CL · Center-leftMixed
Middle East EyeNews report · May 24, 4:36 AM

White House to announce Iran agreement on Sunday, says report

White House to announce Iran agreement on Sunday, says report The White House hopes to resolve remaining disputes with Iran in the coming hours and announce an agreement on Sunday, accordin...

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CL · Center-leftMostly Factual
Las Vegas SunNews report · May 24, 3:02 AM

Airline miles may not go as far as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and summer fares

Airline miles may not go as far as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and summer fares

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CL · Center-leftHigh
The Guardian USNews report · May 24, 2:20 AM

Trump news at a glance: Does the president see a chance to end the war with Iran?

Donald Trump appeared upbeat about the prospects of an imminent deal with Tehran, although Iran and mediators Pakistan appear slightly less sure – key US politics stories from Saturday 23 M...

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CR · Center-rightMostly Factual
The Jerusalem PostNews report · May 23, 11:42 PM

US-Iran peace agreement with several Mid East countries 'largely negotiated,' Trump says

US President Donald Trump announced that the deal was 'largely negotiated,' and that he conducted a call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which "likewise, went very well."

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OANNews report · May 23, 9:26 PM

Trump: ‘An agreement has largely been negotiated’ with Iran, and ‘the Strait of Hormuz will be opened’

President Donald Trump held a conference call with leaders of several Middle Eastern nations to discuss a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran.

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Washington ExaminerNews report · May 23, 9:23 PM

Trump says Iran agreement ‘has been largely negotiated’ and would open the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said Saturday afternoon the most recent agreement to end the war in Iran would open the Strait of Hormuz and the ‘Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently...

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The Right ScoopNews report · May 23, 6:05 PM

RIGHT NOW: Vance RACES to White House as Trump calls Arab leaders, confirms DRAFT Iran agreement on desk

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Well something is happening, but it’s not clear what it is yet (but make sure to check for updates at bottom of post). Vice President JD Vance’s motorcade raced to the White...

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RealClearPoliticsNews report · May 23, 2:40 PM

Don't Leave the Iran War Half-Won

It is time to finish the job in Iran and seek peace from a position of maximum strength.

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CR · Center-rightMostly Factual
National InterestNews report · May 23, 2:00 PM

Has Anyone ‘Won’ the Iran War?

There is no obvious winner of the Iran war—and with neither side able to impose its will on the other, the Middle East is entering an era of fragile equilibrium.

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CR · Center-rightMostly Factual
RealClearWorldNews report · May 23, 1:10 PM

Trump Met Top Advisers on Iran As He Weighs Return to War

Barak Ravid, Axios President Trump convened a meeting with his senior national security team on the war with Iran on Friday morning, two U. S. officials told Axios.

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HuffPostNews report · May 22, 9:07 PM

Trump Claims He's Missing Son Donald Jr.'s Wedding Because Of The Iran War

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The president said he can't make the nuptials due to "circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of America."

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Religion News ServiceNews report · May 22, 8:11 PM

As Iran war persists, some US Muslims consider risks of Mecca pilgrimage

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (RNS and NPR) — Hajj is performed on the eighth through 13th days of the Islamic month of Dhu'l-Hijjah, or from May 25 to May 30.

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The New AmericanNews report · May 22, 4:59 PM

House GOP Pulls Iran Vote as Congress Keeps Running From Its War Power

Neither Democrats nor Republicans appear serious about forcing Congress to reclaim its war power, allowing the Iran war to continue....

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JacobinOpinion · May 22, 12:38 PM

Why the US Is Losing the Iran War

US hegemony across the world seems to be waning. We can either sink deeper into violent, reactionary madness, or build a political alternative in which the United States plays a more constr...

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Score hidden until the match is cleanerNeeds review confidence15 sources · 3 bias bucketsNeeds review · outlier detectedFormats: News report, Opinion

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May 22, 12:38 PM: Jacobin joined the source map.

May 22, 4:59 PM: The New American joined the source map.

May 22, 8:11 PM: Religion News Service joined the source map.

May 22, 9:07 PM: HuffPost joined the source map.

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