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Trump says 'getting close' to deal to avoid Iran military action

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomes his US counterpart Donald Trump at the presidential terminal in Abu Dhabi on May 15, 2025. [AFP]

US President Donald Trump said Thursday a deal was close on Iran's nuclear programme that would avert military action, sending oil prices tumbling, as he boasted of raising "trillions of dollars" on a Gulf tour.

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