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April 6, 2026
Trump praises airman rescue, warns Iran of potential military action
- President Trump described the airman rescue as a 'breathtaking show of skill' and detailed the operation's complexity during a press conference.
- He warned Iran that failure to negotiate a ceasefire by Tuesday night could lead to significant military strikes on critical infrastructure.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated that the U.S. would conduct the largest volume of strikes since the operation began, with potential actions planned for Monday and Tuesday.
7 Sources
- Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is finalApr 6, 2026 at 3:53 PM · Reuters
- Trump touts airman rescue mission, boasts Iran could be 'taken out in 1 night'Apr 6, 2026 at 5:26 PM · Fox News
- Trump says Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to comeApr 6, 2026 at 5:51 PM · Reuters
- Trump doubles down on threats to Iran's civilian infrastructure unless there's a dealApr 6, 2026 at 8:24 PM · NPR
- Trump raises Iran conflict during White House Easter Egg RollApr 6, 2026 at 8:26 PM · AP
- With the Easter Bunny at his side, Trump won’t stop talking about IranApr 6, 2026 at 8:27 PM · CNN
- Trump's looming deadline for IranApr 6, 2026 at 9:45 PM · The Hill