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As Trump's deadline approaches, Iranian leaders respond in defiance

Hours away from President Trump's 8 pm ET Tuesday deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, attacks continued in the Persian Gulf with no agreement in sight. Trump has threatened to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants if a deal is not reached.

As Trump's deadline approaches, Iranian leaders respond in defiance
Image: NPR World

Hours away from President Trump's 8 pm ET Tuesday deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, attacks continued in the Persian Gulf with no agreement in sight. Trump has threatened to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants if a deal is not reached.

(Image credit: Majid Saeedi)

Originally published at NPR World

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