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One route to de-escalation could be direct talks between the US and Iran, either on a bilateral basis or as part of multilateral discussions. (Carlos Barria/Reuters)
AYATOLLAH ALI KHAMENEI

US-Iran tensions: No route for de-escalation in sight

Trump stepped back from launching US airstrikes inside Iran, but the conflict is unabated and there appears to be no way out of confrontation for now

  • Scott Lucas
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