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Final Deadline
President Trump imposed a hard 8 p.m. Eastern deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
“President Trump warned that a whole civilization will die tonight if Iran does not make a deal by 8 p.m. Eastern”
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.
“Tehran rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal, saying it wants a permanent end to the war”
The UN Secretary-General warned that attacking civilian infrastructure is banned under international law.
Anti-war protests erupted in megacities across the globe.