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April 6, 2026
Iran Rejects Ceasefire as Trump Threatens Military Action
- President Trump has set a firm deadline of 8 p.m. Eastern for Iran to agree to a ceasefire, threatening severe military action if they do not comply.
- Iran has rejected a temporary ceasefire proposal, insisting on a permanent end to the conflict due to past U.S. military strikes during negotiations.
- Trump dismissed concerns about potential war crimes related to targeting Iranian infrastructure, stating he does not plan to extend the deadline.
7 Sources
- Trump brushes off questions about potential war crimes in IranApr 6, 2026 at 8:33 PM · The Hill
- Trump Says Iran Cease-Fire Proposal Is ‘Not Good Enough’ as Deadline ApproachesApr 6, 2026 at 10:22 PM · NYT
- Live updates: Iran rejects ceasefire deal as Trump's deadline for attacks on infrastructure nearsApr 7, 2026 at 4:50 AM · AP
- Trump says he is ‘not at all’ worried about committing war crimes in IranApr 7, 2026 at 9:04 AM · Independent
- Ilhan Omar calls Trump an 'unhinged lunatic,' urges booting him out of officeApr 7, 2026 at 10:06 AM · Fox News
- Trump's Iran ceasefire deadline nears and Artemis II crew celebrates moon fly-by: Morning RundownApr 7, 2026 at 10:58 AM · NBC
- Trump Vows to Target Iranian Civilian Infrastructure if No DealApr 7, 2026 at 11:36 AM · Today