ultimatum

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His Thursday announcement of the latest extension to his ultimatum to Iran occurred just after the S&P 500 registered its biggest daily drop since the start of the conflict.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Activist groups, calling themselves Gen Z and Gen Y movements, had recently issued a 72-hour ultimatum for Randrianirina's resignation, citing frustration with his performance, local media reported.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Bush’s 48-hour ultimatum for Saddam Hussein to leave Iraq had just expired.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

But the story really begins with an ultimatum.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

So before delivering the ultimatum, Austria obtained a pledge of support from its ally, Germany, in the event of a war.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman