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Iran plays with fire, but calculates Trump will hold back

Summary by France24
Iran, experts say, is also expecting that Trump, whatever his anger and bravado, does not want a return to all-out war, which could further spike oil prices and alienate US voters months before congressional elections. Iran learned from the war launched by the United States and Israel on February 28 that its ultimate card is the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow gateway for one-fifth of the world's oil. "They want recognition of Iran basically having…

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Al-Monitor broke the news in Washington, United States on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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