Will Trump really destroy Iran?

07 April, 2026, 06:35 pm

Last modified: 07 April, 2026, 07:04 pm

Will Trump really destroy Iran?

07 April, 2026, 06:35 pm

Last modified: 07 April, 2026, 07:04 pm

If the Strait of Hormuz is not opened, US President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran overnight. Meanwhile, Iran remains defiant in the face of the threat. Rejecting Pakistan's ceasefire proposal, the country has responded with a counter-proposal, stating that Hormuz will remain under Iran's control and tolls will be collected.

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