Event Brief
Trump says US-Iran attacks could resume next week
Filed: May 16, 2026 at 2:08 PM ET
Summary: Donald Trump said Iran can make a deal or face annihilation, and that US attacks could resume as early as next week.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said Iran can either make a deal or be annihilated, and suggested US-Israel attacks on Iran could resume next week.
WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 5:34 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump linked the prospect of attacks to Iran refusing to acknowledge multiple deals already agreed to.
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