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Trump’s Doomsday Warning Triggers US-Iran Ceasefire, Counterstrike

6/1/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump warned in April 2026 that a whole civilization could die that night.
After hearing the warning, Setareh, an Iranian-American in the United States, said she felt terror for her family.
The United States and Iran announced a cease-fire following the threat.
The U.S. military later struck Iranian radar and drone sites after Iran allegedly shot down a U.S. drone over international waters.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump warned in April 2026 that a whole civilization could die that night.
After hearing the warning, Setareh, an Iranian-American in the United States, said she felt terror for her family.
The United States and Iran announced a cease-fire following the threat.
The U.S. military later struck Iranian radar and drone sites after Iran allegedly shot down a U.S. drone over international waters.