Under airstrikes, Iran defiant on eve of Trump's ceasefire deadline - Reuters
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"the entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"every bridge in Iran will be decimated by midnight EDT (0400 GMT) on Wednesday and every power plant in Iran will be out of business, burning, exploding, and never to be used again."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"called on artists and athletes to form human chains at power plants across the country."
— Alireza Rahimi , Activist
""Positive and productive endeavours in Good Will and Good Office to stop the war is approaching a critical, sensitive stage.""
— Reza Amiri Moghadam , Other
""We hope that the countries in the region will use all their diplomatic and political capabilities to prevent such a tragedy from befalling the region.""
— Mohammad Toutounji , Other
""the entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night.""
— Donald Trump , Politician
""Without a deal, every bridge in Iran will be decimated by midnight EDT (0400 GMT) on Wednesday.""
— Donald Trump , Politician
""I hope I don’t have to do it.""
— Donald Trump , Politician
""called on artists and athletes to form human chains at power plants across the country on Tuesday.""
— Alireza Rahimi , Activist
"the entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"every bridge in Iran will be decimated by midnight EDT"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I hope I don’t have to do it"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"the entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"the entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We will stand hand in hand to say: Attacking public infrastructure is a war crime."
— Alireza Rahimi , Activist
"the entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"called on artists and athletes to form human chains at power plants across the country."
— Alireza Rahimi , Activist
"the entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We will stand hand in hand to say: Attacking public infrastructure is a war crime."
— Alireza Rahimi , Activist
"the entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Positive and productive endeavours in Good Will and Good Office to stop the war is approaching a critical, sensitive stage."
— Reza Amiri Moghadam , Other
"We hope that the countries in the region will use all their diplomatic and political capabilities to prevent such a tragedy from befalling the region."
— Mohammad Toutounji , Other
"the entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We will stand hand in hand to say: Attacking public infrastructure is a war crime."
— Alireza Rahimi , Activist
Key People
Alireza Rahimi is Iran's deputy sports minister.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Iran's ambassador to Kuwait, advocating for diplomatic solutions among Gulf states.
Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, involved in mediating between Iran and the United States.
Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxONkdoNUg5eFdxOVZFWkhrMEtYUzl5VUtmUjJNZm5SWE5PbGFFUWVydUcyNHp3Q1E5ckJUaXpUUmZsU3NRcUxCY05lZEQwN2FFQldsUzJ3Mmt3NktrUU5MaDVsRHZicTE3M1NEZlJaNVo3WW00bWlYdFYzYUpZaWllOFZ6ZFNQQy11YlVvdEpRMjNEZmJfbm5sT1VtcGJGdw?oc=5" target="_blank">Under airstrikes, Iran defiant on eve of Trump's ceasefire deadline</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Iran has rejected a U.S. proposal for an immediate ceasefire and the lifting of its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, as the deadline set by President Trump approaches. The Iranian response includes demands such as ending regional conflicts, ensuring safe passage through the Strait, lifting sanctions, and reconstruction efforts. President Trump has threatened massive strikes on Iranian infrastructure if these demands are not met by the deadline.
Iran has rejected a U.S. proposal brokered by Pakistan for an immediate ceasefire and the lifting of its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian response includes demands such as ending regional conflicts, ensuring safe passage through the Strait, lifting sanctions, and reconstruction efforts. President Trump has threatened massive strikes on Iranian infrastructure if these demands are not met by the deadline.
Iran has rejected a U.S. proposal brokered by Pakistan for an immediate ceasefire and the lifting of its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian response includes demands such as ending regional conflicts, ensuring safe passage through the Strait, lifting sanctions, and reconstruction efforts. President Trump has threatened massive strikes on Iranian infrastructure if these demands are not met by the deadline.
Iran has rejected a U.S. proposal brokered by Pakistan for an immediate ceasefire and the lifting of its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian response includes demands such as ending regional conflicts, ensuring safe passage through the Strait, lifting sanctions, and reconstruction efforts. President Trump has threatened massive strikes on Iranian infrastructure if these demands are not met by the deadline.
Iran and Israel exchanged attacks as Tehran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a ceasefire deal, defying a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Iran showed no sign of agreeing to U.S. President Donald Trump's demand to open the Strait of Hormuz by the end of Tuesday, amid escalating attacks.
Iran and Israel exchanged attacks as Tehran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a ceasefire deal, defying a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Iran and Israel traded attacks as Tehran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a ceasefire deal, defying a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Iran has rejected a U.S. proposal brokered by Pakistan for an immediate ceasefire and the lifting of its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian response includes demands such as ending regional conflicts, ensuring safe passage through the Strait, lifting sanctions, and reconstruction efforts. President Trump has threatened massive strikes on Iranian infrastructure if these demands are not met by the deadline.
Iran and Israel traded attacks as Tehran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a ceasefire deal, defying a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Iran and Israel traded attacks as Tehran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a ceasefire deal, defying a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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