Global Pressure Mounts as Trump Threatens to Wipe Out Iranian Civilization

Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif proposed a two-week ceasefire to allow diplomacy to achieve conclusive termination of war.

The White House confirmed Trump had been made aware of the proposal and said a response will come.

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Trump imposed an 8 p.m. deadline and warned a whole civilization will die.

The US had already struck military targets on Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export terminal.

Trump's threat triggered sharp condemnation from Democratic lawmakers and human rights groups.

Schumer called Trump an extremely sick person.

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Rep. Jason Crow said Trump’s remarks suggest he’s considering using a nuclear weapon.

The Iranian Red Crescent reported 201 Iranians had been killed in one day, over half schoolchildren.

Congress continued in recess with few lawmakers engaging the subject.

Human Rights Watch filed a demand for the Pentagon to disclose legal justifications.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz accounts for about 20% of global oil supply.

The war entered its sixth week amid global pressure and political upheaval.