Middle East: Trump could restart Iran war if deal not signed
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- President Trump says the US would "start the process again" if Iran doesnt't make a deal.
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- Below you can read a roundup of news relating to the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
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President Trump says the US would "start the process again" if Iran doesnt't make a deal. Meanwhile, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said any settlement reached would not be "at our expense." Follow DW.
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Below you can read a roundup of news relating to the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.