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US-Iran tensions continue amid military buildup and diplomatic efforts

CGTN31 October 2026, 02:52 UTCIran

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the war with Iran would end soon, while offering no details on how it might be brought to a close. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to revive negotiations remain uncertain, as concerns grow over the possibility of renewed military conflict.

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