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Donald Trump raised the specter of an “ultimate alternative” if a deal he says is pending with Iran fails to materialize.

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Who
Donald Trump, Sina Toosie, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
What
Donald Trump raised the specter of an “ultimate alternative” if a deal he says is pending with Iran fails to materialize.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:26:49 GMT · 3h 6m ago
Where
Middle East ·
Why
Trump's threat came as a deal he claimed would be signed Sunday with Iran was denied by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which stated a framework "has not yet been finalized."
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The implied nuclear threat by Trump could escalate tensions significantly in the Middle East and globally, potentially destabilizing international relations and increasing the risk of conflict, especially given prior warnings about nuclear escalation by organizations like the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists.

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  1. War & Conflict33m ago
    Donald Trump claimed that an initial agreement aimed at ending the war with Iran was close after he had cancelled strikes on the country.
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  2. War & Conflict33m ago
    Donald Trump claimed on Thursday (June 11) that an initial agreement aimed at ending the war with Iran was close, a statement supported by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday (June 12).
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  3. War & Conflict1h 11m ago
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  4. War & Conflict1h 11m ago
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  5. War & Conflict1h 11m ago
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  6. War & Conflict1h 30m ago
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  7. War & Conflict1h 30m ago
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  8. War & Conflict1h 30m ago
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  9. War & Conflict1h 32m ago
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  10. War & Conflict1h 32m ago
    United States President Donald Trump announced that a deal to end the war in West Asia was scheduled to be signed on Sunday.
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  11. War & Conflict1h 32m ago
    United States President Donald Trump said that a deal to end the war in West Asia is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, while Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei called for caution on the timing and said it would not take place on Sunday.
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  12. War & Conflict2h 1m ago
    US President Donald Trump claimed a peace deal aimed at ending the conflict with Iran could be signed on Sunday.
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  13. War & Conflict2h 30m ago
    Trump announced on Truth Social that a peace deal with Iran is scheduled to be signed tomorrow, after which the Strait of Hormuz will reopen to all.
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  14. War & Conflict2h 30m ago
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  15. War & Conflict2h 30m ago
    Trump announced on Truth Social that a peace deal with Iran is scheduled to be signed today, which will lead to the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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  16. War & Conflict3h 6m ago
    Donald Trump raised the prospect of an “ultimate alternative” if a pending deal with Iran fails to materialize, implying a nuclear attack.
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    Donald Trump raised the specter of an “ultimate alternative” if a deal he says is pending with Iran fails to materialize.
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  20. War & Conflict3h 40m ago
    Yair Lapid stated on Saturday that the emerging US-Iran agreement would not allow Israel to achieve its war objectives.
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  21. War & Conflict3h 40m ago
    Yair Lapid stated on Saturday that Israel would fail to achieve its war objectives under the emerging agreement between the US and Iran.
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  22. War & Conflict3h 40m ago
    Israel's Former Prime Minister Yair Lapid stated that the Jewish nation would fail to achieve any of its war objectives under the emerging agreement between the US and Iran.
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  23. War & Conflict3h 42m ago
    US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East would be signed on Sunday, and the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately after.
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  24. War & Conflict3h 42m ago
    US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East would be signed on Sunday, and the Strait of Hormuz would be immediately opened.
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  25. War & Conflict3h 42m ago
    US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East would be signed on Sunday, and the Strait of Hormuz would be 'open to all' directly afterwards.
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  26. War & Conflict4h 0m ago
    US President Donald Trump said a deal to end the conflict with Iran would be signed on Sunday (June 14) and that the strategic Strait of Hormuz would be “open to all” immediately afterwards.
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  27. War & Conflict4h 36m ago
    US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that a deal to end the war in the West Asia would be signed on Sunday.
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  28. War & Conflict4h 36m ago
    US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that a deal to end the war in the West Asia would be signed on Sunday.
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  29. War & Conflict4h 36m ago
    US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that a deal to end the war in the Middle East would be signed on Sunday, despite Iran denying the signing would take place so soon.
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  30. War & Conflict6h 26m ago
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  31. War & Conflict6h 26m ago
    The Israel Defense Forces said they struck over 70 Hezbollah targets in Southern Lebanon and killed several terrorists Saturday.
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  32. War & Conflict6h 30m ago
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  33. War & Conflict6h 30m ago
    An initial peace deal to end the conflict in the Middle East involving the U.S., Iran, and Pakistan is expected to be signed on Sunday.
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  34. War & Conflict6h 30m ago
    An initial peace deal to end the conflict in the Middle East involving the U.S., Iran, and Pakistan is expected to be signed on Sunday.
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  35. War & Conflict6h 43m ago
    Donald Trump plans to discuss demining efforts in the Strait of Hormuz at the G7 summit and meet with leaders of Egypt, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates to discuss winding down the Iran war.
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  36. War & Conflict6h 43m ago
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  37. War & Conflict6h 43m ago
    Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a deal aimed at ending the war was closer than ever before and expected to be finalised within 24 hours.
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  38. War & Conflict8h 56m ago
    President Donald Trump announced an interim deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the conflict with Iran would be signed on Sunday, though Iran contradicted this claim due to differing key points.
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  39. War & Conflict9h 52m ago
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