U.S. President Donald Trump, flanked by Secretary of Protection Pete Hegseth, gestures as he speaks throughout a press convention within the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room on the White Home in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 6, 2026.
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KEVIN LAMARQUE
Trump on Monday guarantees strikes on Iran’s civilian infrastructure if Tehran does not capitulate by 8 pm Jap time Tuesday, Iran on Monday rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and mentioned it desires a everlasting finish to the struggle.
“Your complete nation may be taken out in a single night time, and that night time may be tomorrow night time,” Trump instructed a information convention on the White Home. He has known as his Tuesday 8 pm deadline for Iran to make a deal ultimate.
The US stepped up threats in opposition to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face a barrage of assaults on civilian targets. “At this time would be the largest quantity of strikes since day one,” Protection Secretary Pete Hegseth mentioned. “Tomorrow, much more than at present.” Requested about accusations of struggle crimes if the US widens assaults in opposition to Iran’s bridges and energy vegetation, Trump responded, “No, by no means.” Requested why Iranians would need him to hold out the risk, he mentioned residents are “prepared to endure…so as to have freedom.”
Printed on April 7, 2026
