Live updates: As Iran’s deadline nears, Trump cautions ‘a whole civilization’ could die
Why it matters: The Strait of Hormuz faces a potential shutdown by Iran, impacting global oil shipments by Trump's 8 p.m. EDT deadline.
- President Trump warns Iran that "a whole civilization will die tonight" as his 8 p.m. EDT deadline for a deal and reopening the Strait of Hormuz nears.
- JD Vance visits Hungary to boost Viktor Orbán's re-election campaign, a move noted by NYT World, BBC World, AP News, and Responsible Statecraft, with BBC and Responsible Statecraft highlighting his criticism of the EU.
- India Today World reports on a separate controversy regarding the Trump administration's New York hotel pact with Pakistan, suggesting a "shady deal."
As President Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and agree to a deal rapidly approaches, he issued a stark warning that "a whole civilization could die tonight." Meanwhile, JD Vance has traveled to Hungary to support Viktor Orbán's re-election bid, drawing attention from multiple international news outlets.
