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Trump again threatens widespread destruction in Iran if a deal is not reached ‘shortly’​

By JON GAMBRELL, JOSH BOAK and MIKE CORDER
Updated 7:54 PM CDT, March 30, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, potentially including desalination plants that supply drinking water, if a deal to end the war is not reached “shortly.”

Iran, meanwhile, struck a key water and electrical plant in Kuwait, and an oil refinery in Israel came under attack. A drone hit a Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai waters, causing a fire that authorities were working to control early Tuesday, the Dubai Media Office said.

Israel and the U.S. launched a new wave of strikes on Iran, as the war raged with no end in sight.

Trump’s new threat came in a social media post. Earlier comments to the Financial Times suggested American troops could seize Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub. Trump has repeatedly claimed to be making diplomatic progress — though Tehran denies negotiating directly — while ramping up his threats and sending thousands more U.S. troops to the Middle East.

Trump told the New York Post that the U.S. is negotiating with Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf. The former Revolutionary Guard commander, who has taunted the U.S. on social media, dismissed the talks facilitated by Pakistan as a cover for the latest American troop deployments. ...

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Border czar says ICE might not leave airports once TSA officers are paid

Tom Homan said ICE agents would remain at their posts until airports could resume regular operations.
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Gulf allies privately make the case to Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeated

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf allies of the United States are urging President Donald Trump to keep prosecuting his war against Iran, saying the month of strikes has not weakened Tehran enough.
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Are there talks to end the Iran war? Depends on which side you ask

Trump says talks with Iran are happening. Iran says there is no negotiation. While progress may be playing out behind the scenes, there's little public indication that the war is coming to a diplomatic end.
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Live updates: Trump says US is negotiating with Iran’s parliamentary speaker, who denies talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. is negotiating with Iran’s parliamentary speaker. Earlier Monday, Trump threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources.
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Trump urging Congress to come back from recess to fund DHS as shutdown drags on, White House says

President Trump is encouraging Congress to cut its recess short and fund the Department of Homeland Security, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
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Airport cleared to be renamed for Trump as he unveils design for skyscraper library

A Florida airport has been cleared to be renamed after President Donald Trump, hours before the president separately revealed plans for a Miami skyscraper planned to house his presidential library.
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Key US ally blocks airspace to military flights over Iran, escalating standoff with Trump

Spain denied U.S. military aircraft access to its airspace and bases for Iran conflict operations, with Defense Minister Robles calling the war "illegal."
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Airport bottlenecks ease as TSA workers get paid, but shutdown continues

The Transportation Safety Administration says most of its officers received most of their backpay Monday for working during the shutdown.
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Deaths of detainees in ICE custody surge under 2nd Trump administration

According to an ABC News analysis, the first year of the second Trump administration represents the most deadly period for the federal detention system in recent years.
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New York Times accuses Pentagon of flouting judge's order blocking its press access policy

A New York Times attorney claims the Pentagon has flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting news reporters’ access to the Defense Department’s headquarters.
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Swalwell accuses FBI of trying to interfere in California election

The accusation stems from reports that FBI Director Kash Patel is pushing to release an old investigation into the Democratic gubernatorial candidate.
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Senators defend two-week recess as record-breaking government shutdown drags on

DHS employees remained unpaid as Congress took a recess during the record-breaking shutdown. Sen. Chris Coons defended the break, saying lawmakers are working in home states.
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Trump says he has no problem with a Russian tanker bringing oil to Cuba despite US blockade

President Donald Trump says he has “no problem” with a Russian oil tanker off the coast of Cuba delivering relief to the island, which has been brought to its knees by a U.S. oil blockade.
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Usha Vance launches podcast, 'Storytime with the Second Lady'

Second lady Usha Vance is donning a new hat: podcaster. Here's what to know about Vance's latest venture, including how to listen.
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Charlie Kirk highway got vetoed in Arizona. Elected officials are citing politics

There will be no Charlie Kirk highway in his home state of Arizona. And elected officials are pointing to politics as the reason.
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