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White House pushing diplomacy over escalation, Axios reports
President Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran to allow diplomacy, as the U.S. seeks a favorable agreement with Tehran. Netanyahu initially objected but agreed to avoid immediate action, with no indications of an imminent Israeli strike and negotiations entering a critical phase.
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