Trump Warns Iran of Potential Military Action Ahead of Extended Deadline for Peace Deal

President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday that the United States possesses the capability to destroy the country in one night, with such action potentially occurring as soon as the following night. This statement came during a White House news conference and an Easter event, where Trump also praised a recent military rescue operation.

The remarks follow multiple extensions of a U.S. ultimatum demanding a peace deal from Iran. The rescue involved two U.S. Air Force pilots from an F-15E fighter jet that crashed late Thursday night deep inside Iranian territory during Operation Epic Fury.

Trump described the mission as historic and stated it would be recorded in official records. All pilots were successfully extracted without reported casualties. > "This is a rescue that's very historic.

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Trump transitioned from discussing the rescue to issuing a direct warning to Iran. He urged the country to reach a peace agreement before an 8 p.m. ET deadline on Tuesday, which sources indicate has been delayed by one day from a prior self-imposed limit. This marks at least the third such extension.

indicate that U.S. military planners are preparing lists of potential energy targets in Iran for possible strikes. These preparations provide options to President Trump as the deadline approaches. The Wall Street Journal reported these details, noting the focus on energy infrastructure.

Iran has shown unwillingness to negotiate with the United States, according to observers. Trump stated during the Easter event that the U.S. is "obliterating" Iran's country, though he expressed reluctance to continue such actions, and accused Iran of refusing to concede.

The deadline extension occurred early on Monday, with markets closed, leading to questions about the timing. No immediate response from Iranian officials was reported in the available sources.

involves U.S. military activities in the region, where forces have achieved significant success, per Trump's assessment. The F-15E incident marked the first reported crash of this type in Iranian territory during the operation. Previous deadlines set by Trump have been extended twice before this latest delay.

The ultimatum seeks a comprehensive peace deal to resolve ongoing conflicts, though specific terms were not detailed in the sources. The situation remains fluid, with potential for escalation if no agreement is reached by the extended deadline.