Iran08 April, 20261 min read
Trump Sets 8 PM Deadline to Destroy Iran's Infrastructure if Hormuz Not Reopened
Trump set an 8 p.m. ET Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He warned of major strikes against Iran’s civilian infrastructure if Tehran does not comply.
Final Deadline
President Trump imposed a hard 8 p.m. Eastern deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump warned a whole civilization will die tonight if the deadline is not met.
The Israeli military warned Iranians not to use trains.
Iran began evacuations ahead of strikes on 1,237 infrastructure targets.
Strikes on Oil Export Hub
The Pentagon launched more than 1,200 strikes across Iran in the opening hours of Trump's deadline. The strikes hit Iran's main oil export facility on Kharg Island. Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan engaged in shuttle diplomacy to try to secure a ceasefire.
Diplomatic Efforts Stalled
Iran publicly rejected a temporary ceasefire proposal. The UN Secretary-General warned that attacking civilian infrastructure is banned under international law. Anti-war protests erupted in megacities across the globe.