Trump’s deadline for Iran looms as he threatens ‘whole civilization will die’

WorldPolitics
8 Apr 2026 • 5:46 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Trump has given Iran until 8 pm in Washington, 1 am in the UK, and 3:30 am in Tehran, to end its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz or risk the US destroying every bridge and power plant in Iran.
  • Iran has threatened to retaliate against US allies in the Gulf if the United States acts on its threat.
  • Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif requested that Trump to grant a two-week extension to the deadline and urged both sides to observe a two-week ceasefire.
  • President Trump has been informed of Pakistan's proposal for an extension and ceasefire, with a response expected from the White House.
  • A top Iranian official indicated that Tehran is positively reviewing Pakistan's request for a two-week ceasefire.

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