
"May Do It..." Trump Warns Iran After Khamenei's "Irreparable Harm" Threat To US For Backing Israel
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Hours after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned the US and its President for interfering in the Iran-Israel conflict, saying US will "suffer irreparable harm", Donald Trump responded, saying he may strike Iran. Trump said 'Iran wants to negotiate.' But he quickly added, 'I said it's very late.' According to Trump, Iranian negotiators had even suggested visiting Washington. 'They suggested they come to the White House,' he said. 'But it's difficult.' n18oc_world n18oc_crux

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