[UPDATE-Day #36] Trump Trades Barbs with Khamenei Over Risk of Regional War

Day #36 – In Brief

• Iran’s Supreme Leader said if the US launches a war, it would not stay confined to Iran and would likely escalate into a broader regional conflict. Trump responded by saying “we’ll find out” whether Khamenei was right if no deal is reached with Iran.
• Persian Gulf states have cautioned Iran that they may step in if they are hit amid any escalation between Tehran and Washington, Israel’s Kan public broadcaster reported.
• Trump said Iran is negotiating with the US and a deadline has been conveyed, while Iranian leaders insist talks cannot be forced through threats and warn of a decisive response to any attack.

This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
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[UPDATE] Iran and US may start talks in coming days