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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-27T15:50:00.000Z",
  "site": "https://english.pravda.ru",
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  "textContent": "Chief Research Fellow at the Institute for US and Canadian Studies, Vladimir Vasiliev, explains why the United States delayed a strike on Iran and whether negotiations remain possible. The expert analyzes escalation risks, the scenario of a ground operation, and warns of the likelihood of a prolonged conflict with крайне dangerous consequences.\nTrump Steps Back from Ultimatum: Pause or Preparation?\n\nQ: Trump stepped back from his 48-hour ultimatum to Iran and announced a five-day pause along with readiness for negotiations. Tehran rejected this. What could this lead to?\nA: I will venture to offer my perspective based on Trump's psychology. He issued a 48-hour ultimatum but then effectively extended it to 120 hours. In my view, the US administration has reached a crossroads. If it follows military logic, a serious escalation begins-and it was precisely this prospect that prompted the retreat.",
  "title": "Why Trump Delays Strike on Iran: Both Sides Possess Nuclear Weapons"
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