Fears of Wider US-Iran Conflict Grow After Trump Cancels Rallies
Fears of a wider conflict are growing as tensions between the United States and Iran rise. President Donald Trump abruptly cancelled his scheduled campaign events over the weekend. The move has raised questions about whether the conflict could escalate and whether American citizens could be called up.
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Context: The US and Iran have been at odds for years, over Iran's nuclear programme and its influence in the Middle East. Tensions in the Gulf can also affect oil prices and shipping routes that matter to India.
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