Iran war: Trump amps up threats ahead of Hormuz deadline

· DW

Trump warned a "whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz, adding, however, "maybe something ... wonderful could happen, who knows." Meanwhile, strikes were reported on Kharg Island.

  • Pakistan calls on Trump to extend ultimatum deadline by two weeks
  • US strikes 'military targets' on Iran's strategically important Kharg Island
  • Trump warns 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran doesn't open Strait of Hormuz 
  • Israel warns Iranians to avoid taking trains until at least 9 p.m. local time

Here are the main developments in the US-Israel war with Iran on Tuesday, April 7: