• Trump’s Ultimatum: President Trump has set a firm deadline of 8:00 PM Eastern Time tonight for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He has threatened to “decimate” Iran’s civilian infrastructure—specifically bridges and power plants—if a deal is not reached.  

• Pentagon Briefing: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine held a high-stakes briefing yesterday, detailing plans for potential strikes. Some military law experts have voiced concerns that targeting purely civilian infrastructure could be categorized as a war crime.  

• Diplomatic Stalemante: Iran has rejected a Pakistani-brokered ceasefire, demanding a permanent end to hostilities and the lifting of all sanctions before reopening the Strait.