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Trump Threatens 'Carpet Bombing' Iran Back to Stone Age in Shocking Display of Aggression
US President Donald Trump warns Iran that he will bomb the country 'back to the stone ages,' sparking a retaliatory statement from his Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
US President Donald Trump warned Iran that he would 'bomb the country back to the Stone Ages' in a statement, prompting Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to reinforce the threat. The remarks sparked international concern and raised questions about the US's foreign policy approach towards Iran. This exchange follows years of heightened tensions between the two nations. The use of such language has been criticized for its potential to escalate conflicts.
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