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Trump Warns Iran of Economic Ruin or Leadership Wipeout
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In Short: President Donald Trump warned Iran's leadership on Sunday that they must make a deal or face economic ruin, with the possibility of being 'wiped out,' according to a phone call with a Fox News reporter.
President Donald Trump warned Iran's leadership on Sunday that they must make a deal or face economic ruin, with the possibility of being 'wiped out,' according to a phone call with a Fox News reporter. Trump also indicated he would be open to meeting with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is expected in New York for the United Nations General Assembly.
In response, Iran’s military central command stated that any new attack would prompt sustained retaliation against U.S. bases and interests, and that Washington’s regional allies would be considered parties to the conflict. Iran’s Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, emphasized that Iran would continue to fight and negotiate to push back its enemies and consolidate any gains through diplomacy.
The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has been at a stalemate for months, with neither side showing readiness for concessions. This has exacerbated a global energy crisis, severely impacted Iran’s economy, and led to heightened regional tensions.
On Saturday, the situation worsened as Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group launched missile and drone strikes at Saudi Arabia’s capital, following recent military gains in Yemen’s civil war.
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