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President Trump is holding off on a massive attack on Iran despite warning that the U.S. “locked and loaded and ready to go,” citing a request by Iran and Middle East countries tied to the outline of a deal being agreed upon. “Based on this request, I have agreed, for the future.

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: The Hill · Aug 2, 2026, 3:18 PM UTC

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Published: Aug 2, 2026, 3:18 PM UTC
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