Trump treads fine line between sanctions and war with Iran

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ANALYSIS: Trump treads fine line between sanctions and war with Iran

"We fundamentally do not seek a war with Iran," Mr Pompeo told American media travelling with him in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi.

But he added:"We have also made clear to the Iranians that if American interests are attacked, we will most certainly respond in an appropriate fashion." He was speaking at a joint news conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

 

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