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BIG: Trump has ordered his top envoys to halt talks with Iran, signaling a major shift in strategy.
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BIG: Trump has ordered his top envoys to halt talks with Iran, signaling a major shift in strategy.

🌍 GLOBALAug 18, 2026 20:48SRC: CLASH REPORT

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BIG: Trump has ordered his top envoys to halt talks with Iran, signaling a major shift in strategy. The administration is moving away from trying to “hammer Iran ASAP” and toward a longer-term effort to “strangle” Tehran through sustained economic and military pressure. The goal appears to be increasing pressure over time until Iran is more willing to accept Trump’s terms. Source: CNN

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