Trump Says Iran Must ‘Pay the Price’ for Taking Too Long on a Deal

Summary

President Trump issued a new threat to Iran, saying the country is taking too long to negotiate a nuclear deal and will 'pay the price.' Bloomberg’s Tyler Kendall reports on rising US-Iran tensions following a flare-up in fighting between Israel and Iran, the shooting down of a U.S. helicopter, and ongoing intense negotiations mediated by Pakistan. Bloomberg Economics warns of two scenarios: Iran emboldened or a wider escalation spiral.

• Trump warns Iran it will 'pay the price' for slow-walking a deal.
• US-Iran tensions escalated after fresh exchanges of fire and a US helicopter downing.
• White House still says diplomacy remains viable; talks are ongoing and intense.
• Bloomberg Economics flags two scenarios: Iran feels emboldened, or a wider escalation spiral begins.
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