Iran war day 80: Trump issues warning; Tehran ready to confront aggression
The ongoing conflict between the US-Israel alliance and Iran has entered its 80th day, with President Trump warning Iran that time is running out for a peace deal. Iranian officials have stated their military readiness to confront any aggression from the US and Israel. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes in Lebanon continue despite a declared ceasefire, raising tensions in the region.
- ▪President Trump warned Iran that the 'clock is ticking' for a peace deal to end the war.
- ▪Iran's military is fully prepared to confront any new aggression from the US and Israel.
- ▪Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have continued despite an extended ceasefire.
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EXPLAINERNews|US-Israel war on IranIran war day 80: Trump issues warning; Tehran ready to confront aggressionThe fear of renewed US strikes in Iran looms while Israeli attacks continue in Lebanon despite extended ‘ceasefire’.ListenListen (5 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoToggle PlayIsrael launches strikes across southern Lebanon despite extending ‘ceasefire’By ReutersPublished On 18 May 202618 May 2026United States President Donald Trump has warned Iran that the “clock is ticking” to clinch a deal to end the war as reports have emerged that Washington and Israel might be planning to carry out air strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure.“For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get…
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