Trump Tells Bret Baier 8PM Deadline ‘Is Happening’ Or Iran Faces Attack ‘Like They Have Not Seen’

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Trump Tells Bret Baier 8PM Deadline ‘Is Happening’ Or Iran Faces Attack ‘Like They Have Not Seen’

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

Fox News host Bret Baier said President Donald Trump told him directly that the 8 p.m. Eastern deadline for Iran “is happening,” warning the U.S. is prepared to act if no deal is reached. Trump threatened that Iran’s…

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