Trump says there will either be a deal with Iran or US will ‘finish the job’
President Donald Trump has threatened to 'finish the job' in Iran if a new diplomatic deal is not reached. This follows the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the expiration of a 60-day ceasefire intended to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Why it matters
The escalation of rhetoric between the US and Iran threatens to reignite a major military conflict in the Middle East with significant global geopolitical and economic consequences.
Mourners attending the funeral procession for Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran on July 6, 2026.
The article reports on official statements from both sides of the conflict without adopting a partisan narrative, maintaining a neutral journalistic tone.
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