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8 January 2020

President Trump noted that “ISIS is a natural enemy of Iran. The destruction of ISIS is good for Iran, and we should work together on this and other shared priorities”. He also commented on the idea of a new agreement with Iran and argued: “the very defective JCPOA expires shortly… we must also make a deal that allows Iran to thrive and prosper, and take advantage of its enormous untapped potential. Iran can be a great country”.

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