Event Brief
Trump says Iran’s “most active terrorist” killed
Filed: May 16, 2026 at 5:08 AM ET
Summary: Trump claims Iran’s “most active terrorist” has been killed and calls for new US nuclear demands.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump claims Iran’s “most active terrorist” has been killed and sets out new nuclear demands.
WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 4:40 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump made the claim and demand in response to Tehran’s reply, after reading the word “nuclear.”
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