US intel agencies examine Iran's reaction to Trump victory declaration
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 17:22 UTC
- Sources: Middle East Eye, Times of Israel
US intelligence agencies are studying how Iran would react if US President Donald Trump declares victory in the ongoing war. Reuters reports that initial assessments suggested such a declaration would be seen as a win by Iran, while White House officials say talks with Tehran are ongoing and the US won't rush into a bad deal.
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