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Trump 'approved Iran strikes but pulled back'
US media reports claim retaliatory military strikes against Iran were planned, but later shelved.
US media reports claim retaliatory military strikes against Iran were planned, but later shelved. It comes after Tehran shot down an American spy drone.
Also in the programme: James Menendez reports from Venezuela as the country's economy hangs in the balance; and the UN World Food Programme says it's partially suspending the provision of food aid in Yemen.
Photo: President Trump. Credit: Getty Images.
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