Middle East on Edge as Trump’s Deadline for Iran Approaches Without Deescalation.

The threat of an all-out war looms large over the Middle East as the deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to agree to a new deal expires tomorrow. Tensions reached a boiling point on Monday night when the White House issued a stern warning, stating that Iran would be “sent back to the stone ages” if the leadership fails to engage in serious diplomatic negotiations. Strengthening this stance, President Trump remarked that the country’s strategic capabilities could be completely neutralized in a single night of military action.

In its official response delivered through Pakistan, Tehran has reportedly rejected the US proposal for a ceasefire. According to the Iranian state news agency IRNA, the government has instead demanded a permanent end to the conflict based on its own specific terms rather than a temporary pause in hostilities. Adding to the volatility of the situation, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that Israel carried out a major strike on Monday targeting Iran’s largest petrochemical facility located in Asaluyeh.

With input from Iran International.

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