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Iran live updates: Trump says 'we're blowing up' Iran if no peace deal in 48 hours

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. Grouped from 14 articles across 7 sources.

14 reports7 sourcesApr 5, 2026, 6:41 PM
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ABC NewsApr 5, 2026, 6:41 PM

Iran live updates: Trump says 'we're blowing up' Iran if no peace deal in 48 hours

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

CBS NewsApr 5, 2026, 1:13 PM

U.S. drawn deeper into war, as Trump calls for Iran to accept a deal

While President Trump threatens to bomb Iran "back to the stone ages" if they do not agree to a deal to end the war, some experts tell CBS News that the continuing war will likely make the regime in Tehran more determined to build a nuclear weapon.

CBS NewsApr 5, 2026, 1:12 PM

U.S. drawn deeper into war, as Trump calls for Iran to accept a deal

While President Trump threatens to bomb Iran "back to the stone ages" if they do not agree to a deal to end the war, some experts tell CBS News national security correspondent David Martin that the continuing war will likely make the regime in Tehran more determined to build a nuclear weapon.

DWApr 5, 2026, 2:50 PM

Iran war: Trump sees 'good chance' of deal, warns of 'hell'

US President Donald Trump both threatened to bomb Iran "to Hell" and claimed there was a chance of reaching a ceasefire deal soon. The statements came after a second US airman was rescued. DW has the latest.

Al JazeeraApr 5, 2026, 5:07 AM

Trump’s unpopular war on Iran

Most Americans oppose the US-Israel war on Iran. ​​No recent US war has ever started off being this unpopular.

Al JazeeraApr 4, 2026, 4:35 PM

Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal as search for US pilot continues

Trump does not reference a downed US jet in his post but points to a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The Straits TimesApr 4, 2026, 5:58 PM

‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war

Hundreds of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv on April 4.

CBS NewsApr 4, 2026, 10:52 PM

Trump gives conflicting messages on war in Iran

President Trump is threatening to escalate the war in Iran, after telling the nation on Wednesday that the conflict could end in two to three weeks. Taurean Small has more details.

Al JazeeraApr 4, 2026, 8:42 PM

How will Pakistan deal with the fallout from Iran war?

War in the Middle East is worsening economic crisis in Pakistan.

The Straits TimesApr 4, 2026, 10:04 AM

Trump weighs broader Cabinet shake-up as Iran war pressure grows

Any potential reshuffling could serve as a reset for the White House.

Financial TimesApr 4, 2026, 4:00 AM

Germany’s far-right AfD distances itself from Trump over Iran war

Alternative for Germany party members told to scale back visits to US as strikes on Iran are deeply unpopular with voters

ABC AustraliaApr 3, 2026, 6:00 PM

World loses patience with Trump as war becomes about more than Iran

Global leaders are giving up the pretence of diplomatic niceties as they lose patience with the US president's actions.

The Straits TimesApr 4, 2026, 10:05 AM

Iran’s oil exports from Kharg Island increase despite war: Media

US President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy the island, a vital oil export terminal.

The Straits TimesApr 3, 2026, 9:03 AM

Iran’s former top diplomat urges deal with US to end war

He said Iran needed to stop the war to prevent the loss of more civilian lives.

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