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Trump's threat to Iran shocks global leaders, unnerves some Republicans
April 7, 2026
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AI Analysis: Appeal to Fear
By Bo Erickson, Nandita Bose and Steve HollandWASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's warning to destroy Iran if it does not yield to his demands drew rebukes from around the globe and even unnerved some aides and supporters, though administration officials said the increasingly hostile rhetoric was merely a negotiating tactic to force Tehran to concede.
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