Iran: Trump 'curious' as to why Tehran hasn't 'capitulated'

Iran has not backed down in the face of the increasing US military presence in the Middle East, much to the frustration of President Trump. Meanwhile, there have been further student protests in Iran.

22 Feb, 18:33 — 22 Feb, 20:53

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Why this matters

This story underscores the persistent tensions between the United States and Iran, particularly concerning the nuclear agreement and US efforts to exert pressure. It highlights the ongoing diplomatic stalemate and the potential for further escalation in the region.

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Both outlets report on President Trump's frustration that Iran has not capitulated despite US military pressure, with the core narrative being consistent across sources. While dh-les-sports specifies the goal of the pressure as a nuclear agreement, dw adds a detail about ongoing student protests in Iran.

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	DW	dh-les-sports
The US military deployment is intended to push Iran to accept a nuclear agreement.
There have been further student protests in Iran.

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What sources agree on

Donald Trump is questioning why Iran has not capitulated.
There is an increasing US military presence in the Middle East.
Iran has not backed down or capitulated in response to US pressure.

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Donald Trump wonders why Iran has not already "capitulated".

agreed·dh-les-sportsDW

The US military deployment is destined to push Iran to accept a nuclear agreement.

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Iran has not backed down in the face of increasing US military presence.

agreed·dh-les-sportsDW

There have been further student protests in Iran.

unverified·DW

Coverage gaps

The US military deployment is intended to push Iran to accept a nuclear agreement.

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MissingDW

There have been further student protests in Iran.

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Missingdh-les-sports

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dh-les-sports

Accord nucléaire: Donald Trump se demande pourquoi l'Iran n'a pas déjà "capitulé"