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Former Defense secretary says Iran ‘emboldened’ by conflict, ignoring Trump threats
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What happenedFormer Defense secretary says Iran ‘emboldened’ by conflict, ignoring Trump threats.
The headline splitThe left frames it as "Former Trump Defense Secretary Esper calls Iran's demands 'ridiculous'". The center frames it as "Former Defense secretary says Iran ‘emboldened’ by conflict, ignoring Trump threats".
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Former Defense secretary says Iran ‘emboldened’ by conflict, ignoring Trump threats
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Sunday said Iran is being “emboldened” by the ongoing conflict in the region as President Trump keeps reneging on large-scale threats involving attack...
Former Trump Defense Secretary Esper calls Iran's demands 'ridiculous'
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