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US-Iran Tension, Clinton Deposition, Paramount Wins Warner Bros. Bid

February 27, 2026·13 min·3-min readnews briefnews
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  • President Trump signals openness to military strikes on Iran, citing its nuclear program and status as a terror sponsor.
  • Diplomacy remains stalled ahead of potential U.S. military action, with negotiations in Geneva seen as a final effort to avoid war.
  • The U.S. has amassed its la

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Donald TrumpHillary ClintonBill ClintonJeffrey EpsteinLauren BoebertFranco OrdonezSage MillerDavid Folkenflik

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ParamountWarner Bros. DiscoveryNetflix

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