Trump Sets 8 PM Deadline to Destroy Iran's Infrastructure if Hormuz Not Reopened
Key Takeaways
- 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.
- Threats include destroying Iran's bridges and power plants if negotiations fail.
Final Deadline
President Trump imposed a hard 8 p.m. Eastern deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
“Trump has repeatedly delayed deadlines for Iran, but suggests Tuesday’s is final Trump has repeatedly delayed deadlines for Iran, but suggests Tuesday’s is final WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has pushed back a deadline for Iran to cut a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz from Monday to Tuesday, the latest of several deadline delays, and threatened that without a deal “Hell will reign down on them”
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.
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