Trump backs away from conflict after Iran strike kills no Americans

US adds sanctions but oil price drops and stocks surge as tensions ease

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U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a statement about Iran at the White House on Jan. 8. © Reuters

ALEX FANG, TSUYOSHI NAGASAWA and HIDEMITSU KIBE, Nikkei staff writers

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON/DUBAI -- The U.S. called for peace Wednesday following Iran's attack on two military bases hosting American troops in Iraq, signaling Washington's hope to de-escalate tensions with Tehran.

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