Trump's Iran Threat: Will Words Turn to Action?

0:00On April 7, President Trump just dropped a massive threat, saying he'll wipe out Iran unless they reopen the Strait of Hormuz and cut ties with. Their militant allies in the Middle East. This comes after Iran shut that key shipping route in response to U.S. and Israeli strikes, and Trump wants to make sure they never get a nuclear. Weapon. He's pushing hard with a tight deadline. Warning U.S. forces could hit bridges and power plants if Iran doesn't back down. White House insiders see the fiery talk as a smart play to build pressure and get Tehran to fold during talks. The backlash is huge from all sides. Democrats in Congress called it unhinged. Iran's UN rep labeled it irresponsible, and even the Pope said threats against civilians won't fly. Some Republicans like Senator Lisa Murkowski and exhali Marjorie Taylor Greene voiced real worry with Greene going as far as mentioning the 25th Amendment. It wing voices like Tucker Carlson slammed the rhetoric as vile, but plenty of staffers inside the White House are cheering Trump on, saying it's creating that edge of unpredictability.

1:04Tensions keep rising as Trump shifts from calling the conflict ahead of schedule to vowing total defeat for Iran, leaving everyone watching of words. Turn to real action, or if a deal pulls everyone back from the brink. Stay informed with Global News AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.