Trump says he is considering 'winding down' Iran war
But more troops and warships are being sent to the region and the White House is seeking billions more in funding for the war.
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"I don't want to do a ceasefire. You don't do a ceasefire when you're literally obliterating the other side."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We are getting very close to meeting our objectives as we consider winding down our great Military efforts in the Middle East with respect to the Terrorist Regime of Iran."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Iranians have dealt him [the enemy] a dizzying blow so that he now starts uttering contradictory words and nonsense."
— Mojtaba Khamenei , Politician
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But more troops and warships are being sent to the region and the White House is seeking billions more in funding for the war.
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