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5 min readPresident Trump escalated his rhetoric toward Iran over the weekend, warning that if a two-week ceasefire expires Wednesday, "lots of bombs start going off." The threat came in a short phone interview with the PBS News Hour, as NPR's Tamara Keith reported. Trump also posted on social media that if Iran does not make a deal, the U.S. will destroy power plants and bridges. But by Monday morning, his tone shifted to something more conciliatory: "The results in Iran will be amazing, and if Iran's new leaders are smart, Iran can have a great and prosperous future." Trump has insisted any deal under his administration will be far better for the U.S. than the previous Iran nuclear deal, which he blames on Democratic predecessors. Meanwhile, a U.S. delegation is poised to head to Pakistan for peace talks. Over the weekend, both sides accused each other of violating the ceasefire terms by blocking transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
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- 1 (00:04) **Trump-Iran Ceasefire and Deal Ultimatum** - President Trump threatens destruction if no deal is reached, as a two-week ceasefire expires Wednesday and a U.S. delegation heads to Pakistan for peace talks.
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- 3 (01:53) **The Onion Nears Deal to Acquire InfoWars** - The satirical site is close to a deal to take over Alex Jones’s media company, pending a Texas judge’s approval.
- 4 (02:53) **Wall Street Lower at Close** - The Dow ended down four points at the closing bell.
- 5 (03:01) **Apple CEO Tim Cook to Step Down** - Cook will become executive chairman later this year, replaced by John Ternus amid supply chain and tariff challenges.
- 6 (03:29) **U.N. Secretary General Candidate Auditions Begin** - Chile’s former president Michelle Bachelet is first up as the U.N. begins questioning candidates for the next world leader.
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