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Trump Launches Airstrike in Tehran; Iran Faces Ultimatum

4/7/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced a massive strike in Tehran that killed Iranian military leaders.
He shared a video of the explosions but gave no details.
The move follows a 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to negotiate or reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The deadline to comply is April 6 at 8 p.m.
U.S. Central Command has not commented on the strike.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced a massive strike in Tehran that killed Iranian military leaders.
He shared a video of the explosions but gave no details.
The move follows a 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to negotiate or reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The deadline to comply is April 6 at 8 p.m.
U.S. Central Command has not commented on the strike.