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Tonight, we break down the latest in the Iran crisis as the fragile ceasefire already appears to be unraveling. Iranian officials are now claiming violations of the agreement, pointing to continued strikes in the region and warning that the deal may already be meaningless.
So are we heading right back to war? Was this just a temporary pause, or has the situation already slipped out of control again?

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Don sits down with political analyst Mike Nellis to break down the sudden shift in the Iran war, from threats of “annihilation” to a two-week ceasefire announced just hours before a potential strike.
But stepping back from the brink doesn’t mean things are better. The conflict has already escalated, the global economy has been shaken, and analysts warn the U.S. may now be negotiating from a weaker position than before the war began.
So what actually changed and what didn’t? Was this de-escalation, or just a pause in a much more dangerous trajectory? And after everything that’s happened, are we now in a worse place than when this started?
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This morning, we break down the latest in the Iran war crisis after Donald Trump’s threats of “annihilation” pushed the situation to a dangerous new level. At one point, he warned that “a whole civilization will die” if Iran did not comply, rhetoric that raised profound legal, moral, and strategic concerns.
And now, a sudden shift. Instead of escalation, a two-week ceasefire. No strikes, at least for now.
But what does that actually mean? Was this a genuine de-escalation, or just a pause before something more dangerous? As the messaging continues to change and the stakes remain incredibly high, the uncertainty may be just as alarming as the threats themselves.
So where do things stand now, and what happens when those two weeks are up?

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Tonight, we go live as the clock ticks down on Donald Trump’s 8PM deadline to Iran, a moment that could determine just how far this conflict escalates. Trump has threatened devastating strikes on Iranian infrastructure, warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if his demands aren’t met.
The rhetoric is extreme, the stakes are global, and even lawmakers and experts are warning this could cross dangerous legal and moral lines.
So what actually happens when the deadline hits? Escalation, hesitation, or something even more unpredictable? And is anyone in a position to stop this before it spirals further out of control?

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What will happen today? Trump has told Iran that if they don't open the Strait of Hormuz they'll be "living in hell." He has threatened to blow up power plants, bridges, and other infrastructure in Iran. These threats would amount to war crimes and he has left the whole world on edge as we await today's outcome. After yesterday's incoherent and rambling speech, we are only left with more questions. How will this WW3 standoff end?

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