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Asianet News Rewind: Bush to Trump | From Saddam’s 48‑Hour Ultimatum to Iran Strikes; History Repeats?

2025-06-22 2 Dailymotion

The U.S. delivered a stark ultimatum in March 2003, giving Saddam Hussein and his sons just 48 hours to leave Iraq. Bush had warned that 'their refusal will result in military conflict.'

Fast-forward to today, with President Trump launching airstrikes on Iran over uranium enrichment fears. The parallel is stark, a powerful leader demanding action against perceived WMD threats, then following through with military force.