U.S. President Donald Trump, flanked by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, gestures as he speaks throughout a press convention within the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room on the White House 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 Eastern time Tuesday, Iran on Monday rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and mentioned it desires a everlasting finish to the warfare.
“The entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night,” Trump informed a information convention on the White House. He has referred to as his Tuesday 8 pm deadline for Iran to make a deal remaining.
The US stepped up threats in opposition to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face a barrage of assaults on civilian targets. “Today will be the largest volume of strikes since day one,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth mentioned. “Tomorrow, even more than today.” Asked about accusations of warfare crimes if the US widens assaults in opposition to Iran’s bridges and energy crops, Trump responded, “No, not at all.” Asked why Iranians would need him to hold out the risk, he mentioned residents are “willing to suffer…in order to have freedom.”
Published on April 7, 2026