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Why bomb Iran?
Donald Trump's joke about bombing Iran, though presented as humour, highlights the underlying tensions between the US and Iran. The US has long-standing concerns about Iran's nuclear programme and its influence in the Middle East. Such comments, even in jest, can escalate diplomatic friction and are often seen as provocative.
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