Live updates: Iran war; Trump threatens ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ ahead of his Iran deadline

Key Points:

• Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has proposed a two-week ceasefire between warring parties and urged US President Donald Trump to extend his Iran deadline by two weeks, aiming to allow diplomacy to resolve the conflict and for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
• The White House acknowledged Sharif’s proposal, stating that President Trump has been made aware and a response is forthcoming, while Trump described ongoing negotiations with Iran as “heated” but declined to provide details.
• The United Nations Security Council failed to pass a resolution to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz due to vetoes from China and Russia, highlighting geopolitical divisions amid escalating tensions in the region.
• US President Trump threatened severe military action against Iran if it does not comply with demands to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by an imposed deadline, prompting widespread international concern and calls for de-escalation from humanitarian organizations and world leaders.
• The conflict has significantly impacted global energy markets, with the US Energy Information Administration forecasting sustained high fuel prices and a prolonged disruption in Middle East oil production, potentially lasting until late 2026.