India, April 8 -- With the clock ticking toward Donald Trump's deadline, US Vice President JD Vance issued a stark warning to Iran, saying Washington still has "tools in our toolkit" that have not yet been used, even as he expressed hope that diplomacy could prevail.

Vance's comments sparked widespread concern that the United States could consider extreme measures, including nuclear options.

An account linked to Kamala Harris suggested the remarks implied such a possibility, amplifying fears amid already heightened tensions.

White House pushes back sharply

The White House swiftly dismissed the speculation, taking to X to reject the interpretation and criticize those drawing such conclusions.

Earlier, Trump escalated rhetoric dramatic...