The White House has ruled out striking Iran with nuclear weapons after US President Donald Trump warned a ‘whole civilisation will die’ if Tehran fails to meet the deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or agree to a ceasefire with the US.
US Vice-President JD Vance says the US still has options it has not used in the war in the Middle East, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard continues to resist pressure from the White House.
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