US' Iran drama turns embarrassing: Trump first warns of attack, then suggests deadline could change?

Uncertainty surrounds Donald Trump’s high-stakes deadline for Iran, as he signals a possible extension if negotiations show progress. Despite earlier threats of “total demolition,” Trump now hints diplomacy could still alter the course—while maintaining that failure to reach a deal could trigger unprecedented military action. With strikes already reported on key Iranian infrastructure and Tehran rejecting direct talks, the situation hangs on a razor’s edge between negotiation and escalation.