Trump Sets 8PM Deadline to Destroy Iran's Infrastructure if Strait Not Reopened
Key Takeaways
- Trump set 8 p.m. EDT deadline to destroy Iran's energy infrastructure if Strait remains closed.
- Threat included destroying power plants and bridges; observers flag potential war crimes concerns.
- Iranian embassies mocked the threat, creating viral responses across social media.
Deadline and Threat
Trump set an 8 p.m. deadline for Iran to agree to a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
He warned that if Tehran did not comply, a whole civilization will die tonight.
The Iron Strait closure has blocked about 20% of global oil shipments since the war began.
Vice President Vance said the campaign is nearing conclusion.
Trump floated the possibility of Complete and Total Regime Change.
Strikes and Casualties
The U.S. and Israel continued coordinated strikes.
Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export terminal, was attacked.
At least 1,900 people have been killed in Iran, according to the Red Cross.
Lebanese authorities said 1,497 people have been killed in Israeli strikes.
Thirteen U.S. service members have been killed.
Iran's Rejection and Response
Iran rejected the Pakistani 45-day ceasefire proposal.
An Iranian official urged youths to form human chains around power plants.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards signaled they were ready to escalate the war beyond the region.
Trump demanded clauses enforcing military surrender, demilitarization, and disarmament of Iran.
The IAEA estimated damage to Iran's civilian nuclear program was at least equal to or exceeds the destruction from January missile strikes.
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