Trump threatens Iran with "one big glow" if ceasefire ends
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Updated · KATV · May 8
Trump threatens Iran with "one big glow" if ceasefire ends
6 articles · Updated · KATV · May 8
Speaking in Washington, he also urged Tehran to sign a nuclear agreement quickly as Iranian media said messages sent via Pakistani mediators were still under review.
Pakistan said it was in continuous contact with both sides to prolong the truce, while the US military said it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The ceasefire has held since 8 April after war began on 28 February, but talks in Pakistan failed last month and US officials have sent mixed signals over military operations and diplomacy.
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The 2026 Gulf Crisis: US-Iran-Israel Confrontation, Nuclear Tensions, and the Battle for the Strait of Hormuz
Overview
In April and May 2026, the United States, Iran, and Israel faced a dangerous crisis centered on the Strait of Hormuz. After weeks of intense fighting, a last-minute ceasefire was reached, following President Trump’s threat to destroy Iran’s civilization if shipping was blocked. Despite the halt in air and missile strikes, tensions remained high as the U.S. announced a blockade, leading to further military confrontations and retaliations. These actions sparked global alarm, deep divisions within U.S. leadership, and strong reactions from Iran, highlighting the fragile nature of peace and the risk of wider conflict.