Former President Donald Trump speaks at a press briefing in the White House, gesturing as he addresses the media.

WATCH: Trump Says Iran “Could be Taken Out in One Night, and That Night Might Be Tomorrow Night” – “Complete Demolition by 12 O’clock”

President Trump on Monday told reporters that Iran could be completely wiped out in “one night” and that he plans to bring “complete demolition” by midnight tomorrow.  The President held a press conference on Monday following the operation to rescue a downed American flight crew in Iran over the weekend.

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WATCH LIVE: War Sec Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine Deliver Press Briefing Following Massive Airstrikes on Iranian Military Base in Isfahan – 8 AM ET

War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine will deliver a press briefing this morning as the war in Iran is well into its fifth week.  The US launched Operation Epic Fury on February 28, with a major attack on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of top Iranian officials.

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WATCH LIVE: White House Press Sec Karoline Leavitt Delivers Briefing Amid Iran War Negotiations

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will deliver a press briefing this afternoon as the war in Iran enters its fifth week.  This comes as President Trump says he is close to a deal with Iran and that the war could be over “soon.” Trump on Sunday said Iran is “agreeing with us” on his 15-point plan and that some oil is being allowed to flow through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran closed to shipping after Operation Epic Fury began.

Trump Says “Serious Discussions” Underway to “End Our Military Operations in Iran” – Threatens to Destroy Electric Plants, Oil Wells, Kharg Island, and Desalination Plants

President Trump said on Monday that he is in serious discussions and close to a deal with Iran, while threatening to escalate “if for any reason a deal is not shortly reached.” Trump has given Iran until Monday, April 6, to stop blocking oil shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid negotiations.

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Putin Throws Energy Lifeline to Europe Amid Iran War — Says Russia Is Ready for Long-Term Oil and Gas Deals if Politics Are Removed

As war in the Middle East rattles global energy markets and threatens one of the world’s most critical oil routes, Russian President Vladimir Putin is signaling that Moscow stands ready to step back into Europe’s energy market, if European leaders are willing to drop the “political pressure.” Speaking Monday during a televised meeting with government officials and executives from Russia’s largest energy firms, including Gazprom, Rosneft, and Transneft, Putin said Russia remains prepared to resume large-scale oil and gas cooperation with European buyers under long-term agreements, according to Reuters.

Press conference at the Pentagon featuring officials discussing military matters, with American flags and department emblems in the background.

WATCH LIVE: Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine Deliver Press Briefing on Day 5 of Operation Epic Fury in Iran – 8 AM ET

War Secretary Pete Hegseth will deliver another press briefing with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force General Dan Caine this morning to provide updates on US military operations.  Hegseth and Caine held a press conference on Monday, where they provided an update on Operation Epic Fury after the US attacked Iran on Saturday, killing dozens of senior officials and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.