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Trump Warns He’ll “Destroy” Iran If Talks Fail

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 2:38 PM UTC · How we work

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Trump hints deal

President Donald Trump claimed there were “good chances” of a deal after Jared Kushner and Witkoff met with intermediaries.
President Donald Trump warned he would “destroy” Iran if negotiations failed, escalating diplomatic pressure.
UNN reported the back-channel meeting involving Jared Kushner and Witkoff, citing Reuters.

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Iran threatens US

Iran's armed forces announced readiness for renewed U.S. attacks.
U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz and end fighting.
Army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia warned the United States would suffer damage if it attacked Iran.
Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Amir Hatami said the war is at a decisive stage.
Hatami added Tehran will not accept a situation where Iran cannot trade while powers use Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump hints deal

President Donald Trump claimed there were “good chances” of a deal after Jared Kushner and Witkoff met with intermediaries.
President Donald Trump warned he would “destroy” Iran if negotiations failed, escalating diplomatic pressure.
UNN reported the back-channel meeting involving Jared Kushner and Witkoff, citing Reuters.

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