The day began with Donald Trump warning a “whole civilization” of 90 million Iranians could die. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also made clear Iran won’t relax any of its leverage even during the two-week ceasefire. The Islamabad government, which has shrewdly used its friendships in Tehran and Washington, must fashion off-ramps neither Trump nor Iran could find themselves. President Donald Trump departs after speaking with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on Monday. But one day, he may confront an enemy with the capacity to do far more immediate damage to the United States.

Source: CNN April 08, 2026 07:10 UTC