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As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran

TRUMP360 automated newsroom Published August 16, 2026 · 04:49 15 sources

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US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere
Trump pulls last carrier in Asia to send to Mideast, and China 'is quite happy with US distraction'

From the source reporting: US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere. Trump pulls last carrier in Asia to send to Mideast, and China 'is quite happy with US distraction'.

Aug 15 12:49 — PublishedAug 15 12:59 — Updated with new source materialAug 15 13:03 — Updated with new source materialAug 15 13:29 — Updated with new source materialAug 15 13:41 — Updated with new source materialAug 16 04:49 — Published

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As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran

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