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We appreciate it. On to today's episode. As we speak this evening, it's been just one month

since the United States military began Operation Epic Fury, targeting the world's number one state sponsor of

terror, Iran. President Trump addressed the country from the White House last night. It was his

first formal address about the war since the U.S. and Israel began striking Iran more than a

month ago. Never in the history of warfare has an enemy suffered such clear and devastating large-scale losses

in a matter of weeks.

The president said talks are still ongoing, but also said that if no deal came through,

the consequences would be violent, that U.S. forces would target key infrastructure.

If there is no deal, we are going to hit each and every one of their electric generating

plants very hard and probably simultaneously.

Trump has made other threats like this previously.

In a recent social media post, the president threatened to destroy power plants and possibly

all of Iran's desalination plans, both of which

are vital pieces of civilian infrastructure.

Moments ago, President Trump giving an update on negotiations with Iran threatening destruction

if a deal is not made.

Kuwait says one Indian national has been killed in an attack on a power and water desalination

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