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Trump Demands Iran Halt Nuclear Program Amid Conflict Risks

4/7/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump aims for a decisive victory in the Iran conflict by demanding Iran abandon its nuclear ambitions and stop supporting proxy militias.
Military strikes on Iranian infrastructure could provoke severe retaliation, including attacks on Gulf energy and water supplies.
This retaliation could trigger widespread regional damage and a potential global recession.
Iran's historic approach to warfare shapes its responses, while both sides prioritize regime survival.

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U.S. President Donald Trump aims for a decisive victory in the Iran conflict by demanding Iran abandon its nuclear ambitions and stop supporting proxy militias.
Military strikes on Iranian infrastructure could provoke severe retaliation, including attacks on Gulf energy and water supplies.
This retaliation could trigger widespread regional damage and a potential global recession.
Iran's historic approach to warfare shapes its responses, while both sides prioritize regime survival.