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Iran Mocks Trump's Peace Threats Amid Impeachment Calls

4/8/2026

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On April 7, 2026, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson mocked U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats.
Trump set a deadline for Iran to propose peace and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Democratic lawmakers criticized the remarks, with some calling for impeachment or invoking the 25th Amendment.
Rep. Joaquin Castro suggested the threats implied a nuclear option.

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On April 7, 2026, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson mocked U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats.
Trump set a deadline for Iran to propose peace and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Democratic lawmakers criticized the remarks, with some calling for impeachment or invoking the 25th Amendment.
Rep. Joaquin Castro suggested the threats implied a nuclear option.