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President Trump urges Iran to abandon nuclear ambitions and make a deal to end US and Israeli bombing.
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President Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran during a Cabinet meeting Thursday, demanding the country abandon its nuclear program and cease hostilities or face continued US and Israeli strikes. The statement marks an escalation in Trump's posture toward Iran following recent military action by the US and Israel. Trump framed the demand as an opportunity for Iran to "permanently abandon their nuclear ambitions and join a new path forward," signaling willingness to negotiate if Tehran changes course. The remarks reflect the administration's broader strategy of combining military pressure with diplomatic overtures to reshape US policy in the Middle East. Iran's response to the ultimatum will likely shape the trajectory of regional tensions in the coming weeks.
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