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Before Making a Deal, Trump Demanded Iran’s Surrender. He Got a Surprise.

Before Making a Deal, Trump Demanded Iran’s Surrender. He Got a Surprise.
New York Times Thursday 18 June 2026, 00:51 UTC By David E. Sanger 1 min read
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President Trump at a Group of 7 summit in France on Wednesday. The president has argued he has the upper hand with an agreement that leaves negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program for a later date.

President Trump at a Group of 7 summit in France on Wednesday. The president has argued he has the upper hand with an agreement that leaves negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program for a later date.
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