Iran live updates: Iran threatens to mine 'entire Persian Gulf'
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Trump gave Iran a 48-hour deadline Monday evening following major U.S.-Israeli military strikes, but the specific demands remain unclear.
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Escalating U.S.-Iran military tensions could affect gas prices, travel safety, and insurance costs if conflict expands, though immediate domestic impact depends on Iran's response.
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President Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on February 28, following massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. The announcement came with a 48-hour deadline that is set to expire Monday evening, though the specific demands or conditions tied to that deadline are not detailed in the available excerpt. The strikes represent a significant escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions and reflect the Trump administration's more aggressive posture toward Tehran compared to previous diplomatic approaches. The coordinated military action with Israel signals a unified regional strategy, though the ultimate objective of the deadline and what follows remains unclear from the current information.
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