What US Military Options Look Like if Iran Misses Donald Trump’s Deadline

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:48pm on 07 Apr 2026,Tuesday International

Donald Trump has warned Iran of major attacks if no deal is reached by his deadline. He said the US could destroy key infrastructure in hours. Experts say this is not fully possible. Iran is large, and targets are spread out. One analyst called it a “herculean task.”   Officials say the US could instead hit power plants and oil sites. Many of these are in coastal areas linked to exports. JD Vance said the US has “tools… we haven’t decided to use.” Experts also doubt such strikes will force quick talks. Iran has shown it can withstand pressure during the conflict. (PC: BBC)

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