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Iran betting Trump 'doesn't have the stomach to go back to full-scale war'
The United States and Iran exchanged strikes for two consecutive days near the Strait of Hormuz, with explosions also reported in Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait. Despite Trump stating readiness to confront Iran, questions remain about his willingness to risk political fallout from escalating conflict.
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