While President Trump threatens to bomb Iran "back to the stone ages" if they do not agree to a deal to end the war, some experts tell CBS News national security correspondent David Martin that the continuing war will likely make the regime in Tehran more determined to build a nuclear weapon.
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U.S. drawn deeper into war, as Trump calls for Iran to accept a deal
While President Trump threatens to bomb Iran "back to the stone ages" if they do not agree to a deal to end the war, some experts tell CBS News national security correspondent David Martin that the continuing war will likely make the regime in Tehran more determined to build a nuclear weapon.
Published April 5, 2026, 1:12 PM
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