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PBS News Hour

Iran rejects Trump's calls for surrender amid Israeli attack

Season 2025 Episode 169 | 3m 27s

In cryptic remarks Wednesday, President Trump wouldn't say whether he's willing to join Israel in its attempt to destroy Iran's nuclear program. The prospect of direct American involvement adds fears of a wider Middle East war while angering some of the president’s Republican allies for violating a campaign promise. Geoff Bennett reports.

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