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Who is Donald Trump?
Donald Trump was the President of the United States at the time of these attacks. His administration had a strong stance against Iran, which is why his threat of further strikes was significant. US presidential actions and statements often have a major impact on global politics and markets, especially concerning international security and energy.
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