US and Iran near brink of escalation as Trump deadline for deal looms

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The United States and Iran are nearing a potential escalation as a deadline set by President Trump for Iran to accept a peace agreement approaches. Trump threatened severe consequences, including the destruction of Iranian civilization, if Tehran does not comply by 8 PM EST. The US has reportedly continued operations targeting Iranian military sites, including Kharg Island, a major oil hub. Vice-President Vance indicated that the US possesses unused options and expects further negotiation. Pakistan has renewed mediation efforts amidst heightened tensions.

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Vance warned that Washington had additional options if Iran doesn’t change its course.

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Trump threatened to wipe out Iran’s civilisation if Tehran fails to comply.

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Trump set a deadline for Iran to accept a peace agreement by 8pm EST.

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Kharg Island handles around 90 per cent of Iran’s crude oil.

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Operations in Iran continue, including targeting of military targets in Kharg Island.

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The United States and Iran appeared on the brink of a major escalation on Tuesday, with hours to go before a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Tehran to accept a peace agreement, as Washington stepped up its threats and Pakistan renewed mediation efforts.Trump escalated his rhetoric against Iran, threatening on Tuesday morning to wipe out the country’s civilisation if Tehran fails to comply by 8pm EST.“A whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again,” said the US president on a post on Truth Social. “I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will … We’ll find out tonight.”US sources also confirmed that operations in Iran continue, including targeting of military targets in Kharg Island, considered a critical hub that handles around 90 per cent of the country’s crude oil.US Vice-President J.D. Vance, speaking during an official visit to Hungary, said he expected “a lot of negotiation” before the deadline but warned that Washington had additional options.“They’ve got to know we’ve got tools in our toolkit that we so far haven’t decided to use,” Vance said. “The president of the United States can decide to use them, and he will decide to use them if the Iranians don’t change their course of conduct.”01:01Iran warns the Middle East could ‘turn into hell’ as Trump gives Tehran 48 hours to make a deal

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