As Trump’s deadline approaches, Iranian leaders respond in defiance

A man sits among buildings destroyed in a joint attack by Israel and the United States on April 6, 2026, in Tehran, Iran.

Hours away from President Trump’s 8 pm ET Tuesday deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, attacks continued in the Persian Gulf with no agreement in sight. Trump has threatened to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants if a deal is not reached.

(Image credit: Majid Saeedi)