Trump’s Iran brinkmanship reaches truce, escalates backlash at home
The president’s ultimatum drew condemnation across the political spectrum and intensified open debate about his credibility, morality and sanity.
Last updated: 2026-04-14 13:15:41 ET
The president’s ultimatum drew condemnation across the political spectrum and intensified open debate about his credibility, morality and sanity.
The US can do a lot of damage to civilian infrastructure but military experts say it's not feasible to carry out all Trump's threats.
Trump announced the deal not long before a deadline for a Tuesday evening ultimatum for Iran was reached.
Oil prices are rising and stocks are selling off as investors fret that the president will carry out his threats to “decimate” Iran.
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