Trump to hold news conference on airman rescue as his deadline for Iran looms
ABC News • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump will hold a news conference Monday to provide details on the rescue of a U.S. airman whose jet was shot down over Iran, highlighting the bravery of the pilots involved.
- Trump has set a deadline of 8 p.m. ET Tuesday for Iran to make a peace deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning of massive U.S. attacks on critical Iranian infrastructure if demands are not met.
- Trump threatened severe military action against Iran, stating in an interview that the U.S. would "blow up the entire country" if no deal is reached within 48 hours, while also posting aggressive messages on social media.
- Experts and Iran have warned that attacks on civilian infrastructure could violate international law and constitute war crimes, with Iran promising a strong retaliatory response if attacked.
- Talks between the U.S. and Iran are ongoing but unresolved, with a proposed 45-day ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz under consideration, though Trump has not approved the proposal and considers it insufficient without stronger guarantees.
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