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Iran war live: Trump warns US may have to ‘destroy’ rest of Iran
Trump's warning of potential US action to "destroy" Iran signals escalating military conflict.
Context
What happened: US President Donald Trump said the US may have to "destroy" the rest of Iran and that rebuilding will take 25 years, saying people will "know soon enough" if he acts. Iran reportedly sent a nuclear proposal to the US through Qatari mediators.
Key numbers: Rebuilding would take 25 years, per Trump. Tehran is waiting for its seven demands to be met.
Why it matters: Washington is reviewing the proposal while Tehran waits for its demands to be met, leaving the diplomatic track and Trump's threat open at the same time.
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What changed
US President Donald Trump said the US may have to "destroy" the rest of Iran and that rebuilding will take 25 years, saying people will "know soon enough" if he acts. Iran reportedly sent a nuclear proposal to the US through Qatari mediators.
Why it matters
Washington is reviewing the proposal while Tehran waits for its demands to be met, leaving the diplomatic track and Trump's threat open at the same time.