Trump Denies Mideast Allies Swayed Iran Decision: 'I Convinced Myself'
January 16, 2026
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as posted by the channelPresident Trump is denying reports that Arab and Israeli leaders persuaded him not to strike Iran in response to the slaughter of anti-government protesters. “Nobody convinced me — I convinced myself,” Trump told reporters as he departed the White House Friday.
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