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The White House said on Thursday, June 19, that U.S. President Donald Trump was weighing U.S. military options but is holding off to see if talks with Iran materialize.

"Based on the fact that there is a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision in the next two weeks," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt quoting Trump.

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