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Strait of Hormuz Conflict

April 7 – April 7, 2026

Where Things Stand

President Trump set an 8 p.m. ET deadline today for Iran to agree to a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran rejected a 45-day peace deal, so the U.S. is now threatening to bomb Iranian power plants and bridges. This conflict matters because it could stop global oil trade and start a new war.

Key Statements

TThe Boston Globe

Iran rejects a 45-day cease-fire proposal as President Trump's deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz nears, with threats of U.S. strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges.

Confirms the rejection of the specific ceasefire terms and the specific military targets threatened.

NNew York Post

President Trump issues an 8 p.m. ET deadline for Iran to reach a deal or face military strikes on infrastructure, citing a goal of regime change.

Provides the exact time of the deadline and the broader strategic goal of the military threat.

News

Live updates: Trump threatens 'a whole civilization will die tonight' ahead of his Iran deadline

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Trump warns Iran that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' as deadline looms

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Trump issues new warning to Iran: 'A whole civilization will die tonight'

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Trump's Iran ceasefire deadline nears and Artemis II crew celebrates moon fly-by: Morning Rundown

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Iran rejects cease-fire deal as Trump's deadline for attacks on infrastructure nears. Follow live updates. - The Boston Globe

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Iran defiant on eve of Trump's ceasefire deadline

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