The Islamic Republic has become a lot weaker recently, and the US president and Benjamin Netanyahu know it. Both gave victorious press conferences on Saturday.
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Washington | Last Thursday, US President Donald Trump gave himself a two-week option on bombing Iran, but by Saturday evening (Sunday AEST), the job was done.
What changed in those 48 hours? Was Trump handed new intelligence? Did Iran rebuff his fortnight window to negotiate? Did he finally snap over the Trump Always Chickens Out label?
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