US envoy says strike on Iran possible this weekend

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The United States could strike Iran as soon as this weekend, US envoy Tom Barrack said Friday, following escalating threats from Washington and Israel. Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkey, said President Donald Trump remains open to a deal after months of talks, but warned of consequences if Iran continues threatening allies. His remarks contradict Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has vowed to topple Iran's clerical state. Netanyahu faces elections Tuesday, while Trump had previously said strikes would not occur before US congressional elections on Nov 3. Barrack emphasized the US seeks consequences, not regime change, citing concerns about post-conflict stability.


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