- Donald Trump has warned he could “blow the entire nation up” if Iran fails to agree to his demands, raising fears of escalated conflict.
- The US president told Fox News that options regarding Tehran include “wiping them out, letting Iran rot economically, or making a deal”.
- Tehran has retaliated by warning the US and regional allies that they face “painful strikes” if they make “any mistakes” against Iran.
- The US State Department issued a security alert for citizens in the Middle East due to the potential for hostilities to escalate rapidly.
- At least 11 US embassies across the region have warned American citizens about potential travel disruptions.
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