19:17⇢Trump's Ultimatum Meets Khamenei's Bunker Defiance
⌨The newspapers report Trump issuing his "ultimate ultimatum" to Iran while expressing uncertainty about military action, stating "I could attack or I might not" (Corriere Della Sera, La Stampa, Sky TG24). Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei responded from what appears to be a bunker with a "fatigued face," declaring "we will never surrender" and warning of "irreparable consequences" for any US attack (ANSA, HuffPost Italia, Sky TG24). Iranian state television claimed the country launched "hypersonic missiles" against Israel, while sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem with loud explosions reported (Adnkronos, ANSA, Corriere Della Sera). The IAEA contradicted earlier reports, stating it "never said Iran is building nuclear weapons" (Corriere Della Sera, La Stampa). Separately, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged despite Trump's pressure, with the president calling Fed Chair Powell "stupid" (Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica).