Iran War Live: Trump Threatens to 'Blow Up Whole Country' if Deal

The **US-Iran conflict** has reached a critical point, with **US President Trump** threatening to 'blow up the whole country' if a deal is not reached. The **Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)** has announced that the **Strait of Hormuz** will remain closed until the US stops blockading Iranian ports. **Iran's chief negotiator** has stated that while progress has been made in negotiations, a deal is still far from being reached, with the ceasefire set to expire on Wednesday. This development has significant implications for global politics, with potential consequences for **oil prices** and **regional stability**. The situation is being closely monitored by **international leaders**, including those from **Europe** and **the Middle East**. For more information on the US-Iran conflict, see [[us-iran-relations|US-Iran Relations]] and [[iran-nuclear-deal|Iran Nuclear Deal]].

• The US-Iran conflict has reached a critical point, with Trump threatening to 'blow up the whole country' if a deal is not reached
• The IRGC has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US stops blockading Iranian ports
• Iran's chief negotiator has stated that progress has been made in negotiations, but a deal is still far from being reached
• The situation has significant implications for global security, regional stability, and energy markets
• A peaceful resolution would have benefits for all parties involved, while a military conflict could have severe consequences

The current situation is complex and multifaceted, with **multiple factors** at play. While **Trump's threats** have escalated tensions, it is unclear whether a deal will be reached. The **IRGC's announcement** regarding the Strait of Hormuz has significant implications for **global trade** and **energy markets**. To understand the potential implications of the conflict on global trade and energy markets, see [[global-trade|Global Trade]] and [[energy-markets|Energy Markets]]. The situation is being closely monitored by **international leaders**, and the outcome is uncertain. For more information on the current situation, see [[iran-war-live|Iran War Live]].

Despite the current tensions, there is still hope for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. **Diplomatic efforts** are ongoing, with **European leaders** and **other international actors** working to facilitate a deal. The fact that **Iran and the US** are still engaged in negotiations is a positive sign, and a deal could potentially be reached in the coming weeks. For more information on diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict, see [[us-iran-diplomacy|US-Iran Diplomacy]]. A peaceful resolution would have significant benefits for **regional stability** and **global security**, and would also help to **reduce tensions** between the US and Iran. To understand the potential benefits of a peaceful resolution, see [[regional-stability|Regional Stability]] and [[global-security|Global Security]].

The current situation is extremely concerning, with **Trump's threats** and the **IRGC's announcement** escalating tensions to a critical point. The fact that the ceasefire is set to expire on Wednesday adds to the urgency of the situation. If a deal is not reached, the consequences could be severe, with potential **military action** and **regional instability**. To understand the potential consequences of a military conflict, see [[us-iran-war|US-Iran War]] and [[regional-instability|Regional Instability]]. The situation is being closely monitored by **international leaders**, but the outcome is far from certain. For more information on the potential consequences of the conflict, see [[iran-conflict|Iran Conflict]].

Originally reported by Al Jazeera