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Trump Warns Iran: Military Action Possible Amid Tensions

4/22/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified threats against Iran, warning of military action if negotiations fail.
Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Tehran will not negotiate under threats and has prepared cards for the battlefield.
The United States has imposed a naval blockade and seized Iranian vessel.
Analysts say a deal in Islamabad is unlikely without compromises, as Gulf energy infrastructure losses reach $58 billion and ceasefire expires soon.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified threats against Iran, warning of military action if negotiations fail.
Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Tehran will not negotiate under threats and has prepared cards for the battlefield.
The United States has imposed a naval blockade and seized Iranian vessel.
Analysts say a deal in Islamabad is unlikely without compromises, as Gulf energy infrastructure losses reach $58 billion and ceasefire expires soon.