Trump's 'unhinged' threat took world to the brink: Lyons | ABC NEWS

Americas Editor John Lyons says the rhetoric Donald Trump employed, threatening the destruction of Iranian civilisation, has never been heard from the US president.
Lyons says, while the US is claiming a temporary victory, Iran retains its regime and secured a two-week ceasefire.
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