"Tensions Escalate as Trump Warns Iran of 'Civilization's Demise': In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing standoff, President Trump has issued a dire warning to Iran, stating that "whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again" just 12 hours before his self-imposed deadline for the country to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and come to a deal. The Strait, a critical waterway through which a significant portion of the world's oil supply passes, has been closed in recent days following a series of incidents involving Iranian and American forces. With time running out and no clear indication of a resolution, the international community holds its breath as the situation teeters on the brink of disaster. Can Trump's ultimatum force Iran to back down, or will the situation spiral out of control?"
Around 12 hours before President Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and come to a deal, he warned the Islamic Republic on Tuesday morning in a post online that "whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." Trump on Monday reiterated his 8 p.m. EDT deadline, telling reporters...