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US-Iran Conflict Intensifies as Trump Downplays Desire for Deal

Bloomberg Markets·September 2, 2026·1 min read

US forces carried out a fresh wave of strikes against Iran, which said it retaliated, sharply escalating the conflict. President Donald Trump downplayed deal prospects, posting on Truth Social that he is "not trying to force Iran to the bargaining table."

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