President Trump warns “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran refuses to open the Strait of Hormuz. He told Fox News today that he is in “heated negotiations” with Iran, after warning on Truth Social that strikes will begin at 8 p.m. Eastern, targeting “every bridge” and “every power plant” in Iran, adding there will be “complete demolition by 12 o’clock.”
The Iranian regime is calling on residents to form human chains around Iran’s bridges and power plants ahead of President Trump’s deadline for a deal. The Pakistani prime minister today requested a two-week extension of the 8 p.m. deadline. The White House confirmed the president is aware of the request and that “a response will come.”