Trump widens threat to all of Irans power plants and bridges as his deadline for a deal approaches
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday expanded his threat against Iran to include all power plants and bridges as his ultimatum to make a deal ticked closer, after Tehran rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and said it wants a permanent end to the war. “The entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night,” Trump said. He suggested that his Tuesday 8 p. m. ET deadline was final, saying he'd already given Iran enough extensions. The U. S...
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