President Donald Trump set an 8 p.m. ET deadline for Tehran to make a deal after the US attacked Kharg Island. Pakistan's prime minister requested a two-week extension. Other stories covered include climate change, crime, and aging aircraft.
US stocks closed mixed as investors weighed reports of a potential extension to President Trump's Iran deadline. The deadline aims to force Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept US demands regarding its nuclear program. Oil prices fell amid diplomatic hopes, though key benchmarks reached record highs.
US President Trump has repeatedly extended the deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, currently set at 408 hours. Speculation continues over further extensions as the deadline approaches. While Trump may postpone attacks if negotiations advance, he warns of full-scale strikes if an agreement is not reached.
US President Trump warned that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by the deadline. The US has already struck military targets in Iran's oil hub, while Israeli warplanes also attacked Iranian facilities. Pakistan's Prime Minister requested a truce extension and urged Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
As President Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz approaches, there is speculation about a potential deadline extension based on favorable conditions. However, experts remain skeptical, and Iran maintains a defiant stance against US pressure. Despite Pakistan's mediation proposal, Iran has rejected it amid escalating tensions.
US President Trump threatened that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran fails to meet his deadline for a deal, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by warning of immediate reciprocal measures, calling the threats incitement to war crimes. Amid military clashes and diplomatic pressure, countries like Pakistan are urging an extension of the negotiation period.
US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Iran, threatening 'the death of a whole civilization' if a deal is not reached by a set deadline. This threat includes potential attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure, such as bridges and power plants. Meanwhile, Pakistan's PM proposed an extension and a two-week ceasefire, but the US has yet to respond.
US President Trump warned that 'a whole civilisation will die' if Iran fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by the deadline. He threatened strikes on civilian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, if Iran does not comply with his demands. Although Pakistan's PM requested a two-week extension, the White House stated that President Trump is aware of the proposal and a response will follow.
Iran claims a major victory, asserting it forced the US to accept its 10-point plan. President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran on the condition that the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Pakistan has been mediating the US-Israeli conflict with Iran and requested an extension of the ceasefire deadline.