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US - Aug 2, 2026 - Locked, loaded ... and put on hold: Another bewildering Trump pivot on Iran - President Trump announced a halt to a threatened military strike against Iran for now. He cited requests from Iran and other nations for deal finalization. Diplomatic efforts are reportedly underway with mediators facilitating discussions between Washington and Tehran. Meanwhile, domestic political challenges and internal party criticism are growing for the President. Markets and allies closely watch these developments and policy shifts.

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