Trump Told Attack on Iran Wouldn’t Guarantee Collapse of Regime

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  Will President Trump order a military strike on Iran?

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  Is he stepping back?

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  Maybe there is a chance that this is a off ramp and he takes it.

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  It's also a chance that it's a delay tactic.

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  And there's also a chance that he's good now,

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  but if Iran continues its crackdown, he's not good later.

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  It's Thursday, January 15th.

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  I'm Alex Osela for The Wall Street Journal.

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  This is the PM edition of What's News,

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  the top headlines and business stories that move the world today.

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  It's been a busy day for the Trump administration.

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  President Trump has been weighing attacking Iran,

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  where the government has met widespread demonstrations with a heavy crackdown.

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  Today, we're reporting that U.S.

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  and Middle Eastern officials told the White House that a large-scale strike against Iran was unlikely to make the government fall and could instead spark a broader conflict.

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  U.S.

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  officials said they will monitor how Tehran handles protesters before deciding on a potential attack.

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  WSJ National Security reporter Alex Ward says there are other reasons why President Trump may be easing off.

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