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President Trump said he does not currently see "any reason" to escalate the war with Iran

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In a 60 Minutes interview that aired Sunday, President Trump said he does not currently see "any reason" to escalate the war with Iran. However, he defended starting the conflict as "historically" a good decision, despite its economic impact. Mr. Trump will meet Monday with the prime minister of Qatar, whose country has mediated indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran aimed at reaching a deal.

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  1. WinstonIn a Sixty Minutes interview that aired yesterday, President Trump said he does not currently see “any reason” to escalate the war with Iran.
  2. AsherPresident Trump also defended starting the conflict as “historically” a good decision, despite its economic impact. That’s his judgment about starting the war, separate from his current position on escalating it.
  3. WinstonWhat’s the diplomatic context for the planned meeting with Qatar’s prime minister?
  4. AsherQatar has mediated indirect talks between the United States and Iran aimed at reaching a deal. Mr. Trump will meet Qatar’s prime minister Monday.
  5. WinstonSo the talks have an aim, and the meeting is still ahead. Neither is the same thing as an agreement.
  6. AsherRight. And saying he currently sees no reason to escalate describes his position now; it doesn’t guarantee what happens next.

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