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Iraq

4 months ago

President heaps pressure on Tehran as US amasses biggest force in Middle East since 2003 Iraq invasion
At the height of its power, ISIL held around a third of Syria and 40% of Iraq.
Oil price rises as aircraft carrier and refuelling planes head to region in one of biggest build-ups since 2003 Iraq invasion
The president is said to be choosing from two different options for how to use his fleet but either would involve potentially weeks of attacks on Iran.
The push by Washington has become known internally as a ’return to factory settings,’ four diplomats told POLITICO.

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