Trump warns Iran to 'get moving' or 'there won’t be anything left'
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain high as negotiations to end the war continue. President Trump has issued stark warnings to Iran regarding their actions, including threats to their infrastructure. The ongoing conflict has significantly impacted global oil prices and the U.S. economy.
- ▪The U.S. and Iran have been in conflict since a ceasefire was reached in early April.
- ▪Trump has previously threatened severe consequences for Iran if they do not comply with U.S. demands.
- ▪The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led to soaring oil prices and increased gasoline costs in the U.S.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 10 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Trump says 'there won't be anything left' of Iran if it does not quickly agree to a deal with the US — Euronews
- ▪ Trump warns Iran that 'there won't be anything left of them' without peace deal — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Trump warns ‘won’t be anything left’ of Iran unless it agrees to deal — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Trump again vows to annihilate Iran if no deal reached: ‘Won’t be anything left’ — Washington Examiner
CNBC — Top files mainly under finance. We currently carry 464 of its stories.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
The U.S. and Iran have been at loggerheads in negotiations to end the war since a tenuous ceasefire was reached in early April. The U.S. continues to blockade Iranian ports, while Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz since the beginning of the conflict. But the apparent threat is not the first time Trump has menaced Tehran in stark terms on social media. Prior to the April ceasefire, he warned that a "whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again," unless Iran capitulated to U.S. demands. He had previously threatened to strike civilian infrastructure, including Iran's power plants and bridges, which could constitute a war crime.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at CNBC — Top.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from CNBC — Top
