Trump’s ultimatum: ‘Iran will cease to exist’

President Donald Trump issued his most explosive threat yet against Tehran, warning the Islamic Republic would “no longer exist” if the United States is forced to resume the war after accusing Iran of repeatedly violating the ceasefire by attacking shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

The warning came as US forces launched a new wave of strikes against 10 Iranian military targets, including missile, drone, radar, and naval facilities. Iran immediately retaliated with missile and drone attacks on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, claiming it destroyed key American military sites while threatening to suspend all diplomatic negotiations.

The dramatic escalation has pushed the fragile US-Iran agreement to the edge of collapse. As both sides trade military blows while still technically negotiating, fears are mounting that the 60-day diplomatic process could unravel into a renewed regional war.

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