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US President Donald Trump declared that Tehran was 'finished' while signaling he still preferred a negotiated settlement over a prolonged military confrontation, stating he would like to reach a deal with Iran 'now' but also suggested bigger bombings could occur tonight.

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Who
US President Donald Trump
What
US President Donald Trump declared that Tehran was 'finished' while signaling he still preferred a negotiated settlement over a prolonged military confrontation, stating he would like to reach a deal with Iran 'now' but also suggested bigger bombings could occur tonight.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:42:59 GMT · 2h 37m ago
Where
West Asia ·
Why
Trump reiterated his long-standing position that Iran must never be allowed to acquire or develop a nuclear weapon, describing that objective as non-negotiable.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

President Trump's statements indicate a dual strategy of escalating military threats while simultaneously expressing a desire for a diplomatic resolution with Iran, potentially leading to increased military action in West Asia but without US ground troops.

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