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With bombing campaign unlikely to change Iran’s posture according to US intel, Trump faces limited options
President Donald Trump claimed Iran is "desperate" to end US attacks, despite CIA and DIA assessments that current bombing is unlikely to change Iran's negotiating position. Qatar, a key mediator, threatened to withdraw after Iran struck a Qatari tanker, jeopardizing diplomatic efforts.
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Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 09:33 AM EDT
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