Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran's Energy Infrastructure If No Deal Is Reached

President Donald Trump escalated his threats against Iran, reiterating his intention to destroy the country's energy infrastructure if no deal is reached.

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Trump told Fox News, I could take out Iran in one day.

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The threat came after peace talks failed and Trump ordered the US Navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responded by saying Iranian security forces had the Strait under full control.

Lawyers warned that striking civilian targets is a war crime.

The United States and Iran reached an 11th-hour cease-fire deal despite Trump's threats.

Pakistan mediated the agreement, proposing a two-week cease-fire.

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Iran's foreign minister said the Iranians would cease their defensive operation.

Israel supported the decision to stop attacking Iran for two weeks.

The cease-fire bought both sides time to try to reach a longer-term end to the war.

The cease-fire announcement sent Brent crude oil prices down to $93 a barrel.

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Asian stocks opened higher.

Missile and drone strikes were reported in the immediate hours after the deal.

At least 1,665 civilians had been killed in Iran as of April 13.

Trump faced growing criticism from both parties.