‘New cards on the battlefield’: U.S., Iran ratchet up rhetoric with peace talks in limbo
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-04-21 14:23 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, War & Conflict
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The U.S. and Iran escalated their war of words as a shaky ceasefire nears expiry, with each side raising the stakes ahead of a second attempt at reaching a peace deal.
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