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  "id": 17773335,
  "title": "Trump renews threat to attack Iran, Tehran vows prolonged conflict",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/trump-renews-threat-to-attack-iran-tehran-vows-prolonged-conflict",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T08:31:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/02/trump-renews-threat-to-attack-iran-tehran-vows-prolonged-conflict/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump reiterated his threat to attack Iran during a rally in Iowa, stating that the United States might eventually have to deal with Tehran \"the hammer\". His remarks came as he addressed supporters ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, expressing his desire to avoid additional casualties. The 80-year-old president explained that he was holding back from further military action in hopes of saving lives, but warned that at some point, the United States would have to \"give them the hammer\". In response, Iran's army spokesman, Mohammad Akraminia, warned that any future conflict with the United States could last longer than previous rounds of fighting. Akraminia emphasized that Tehran would not allow Washington to dictate when or how the war would end, stating that the American president would not be in a position to determine the timing or conditions of its conclusion.",
  "summary": "US President Donald Trump has renewed his warning that the United States could launch further strikes against Iran, telling supporters at a campaign rally in Iowa that Washington might eventually have to deal Tehran “the hammer”. Trump made the remarks on Sunday while addressing supporters ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, suggesting that he […] Trump renews threat to attack Iran, Tehran…",
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    "outlets": 7,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Iran says considering two-day plan to reopen Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/iran-says-considering-two-day-plan-to-reopen-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-11-02T08:35:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Trump said weighing who to scapegoat for Iran war as he clashes with PM over renewed attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/trump-said-weighing-who-to-scapegoat-for-iran-war-as-he-clashes-with",
        "published": "2026-11-02T08:42:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Iran says Hormuz Strait reopening in two days depends on US response",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/iran-says-hormuz-strait-reopening-in-two-days-depends-on-us-response",
        "published": "2026-11-02T09:02:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Oil slides on Hormuz deal hopes but Trump keeps Iran strikes on the table",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/oil-slides-on-hormuz-deal-hopes-but-trump-keeps-iran-strikes-on-the",
        "published": "2026-11-02T10:21:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "'Give them the hammer': Trump threatens Iran ahead of midterms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/give-them-the-hammer-trump-threatens-iran-ahead-of-midterms",
        "published": "2026-11-02T10:45:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Trump confident in US military strength but prefers to resolve Iran conflict ‘peacefully’, says US State Secretary",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/trump-confident-in-us-military-strength-but-prefers-to-resolve-iran",
        "published": "2026-11-02T11:39:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}