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Trump Threatens Iran Strike, Announces Two-Week Ceasefire

4/8/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran 'extremely hard' within two to three weeks to bring the country 'back to the Stone Ages'.
Hours before a planned strike, Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, contingent on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump claimed military objectives in the Iran conflict were nearing completion despite low approval ratings.
He referenced a future Greenland deal, promising results in two weeks.

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran 'extremely hard' within two to three weeks to bring the country 'back to the Stone Ages'.
Hours before a planned strike, Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, contingent on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump claimed military objectives in the Iran conflict were nearing completion despite low approval ratings.
He referenced a future Greenland deal, promising results in two weeks.