Washington, United States, April 6, 2026 (AFP) - Trump doubles down on Iran threat, says ceasefire 'not good enough'

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2026-04-06

President Donald Trump doubled down Monday on his threat to wreck Iran's civilian infrastructure, warning US forces could destroy every bridge and power plant in the country within four hours and that a truce proposal from international mediators was not yet enough. Five weeks into the Middle East war triggered by a joint US-Israeli air assault on Tehran, the US leader has demanded that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping b......

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