Trump threatens ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ ahead of his Iran deadline

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US President Donald Trump has threatened that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' as his deadline for Iran to make a deal and open the Strait of Hormuz approaches. The US has struck military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, and Pakistan is trying to keep diplomacy alive amidst the conflict.
The US has struck military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, from which almost all of the country's oil is exported. The strikes did not target oil facilities. Meanwhile, Pakistan's leadership is working to keep alive the prospect of a diplomatic breakthrough in the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. The US President Donald Trump has imposed a deadline for Iran to make a deal and open the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has threatened that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' as the deadline approaches. The conflict has led to attacks on civilian infrastructure across Iran, including railway lines and roads. The price of US oil has doubled in 2026, following the US strikes on Kharg Island. Pakistan has condemned the overnight attacks by Iranian missiles and drones on energy facilities in Saudi Arabia. The country is trying to facilitate dialogue amidst the conflict. The situation remains tense, with the US and Israel carrying out strikes on Iranian targets. The world waits to see what will happen next.
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