Trump has delayed deadlines for Iran, but suggests Tuesday's is final
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for Iran to cut a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz from Monday to Tuesday, threatening severe military action if Iran does not comply by 8 p.m. EDT Tuesday.
- Trump has repeatedly shifted deadlines since March 23, oscillating between threats of bombing Iranian power plants, oil wells, and possibly desalinization plants, and announcements of progress in negotiations.
- Iran has rejected the latest ceasefire proposal, with its diplomatic mission expressing distrust in the U.S. due to previous bombings during talks and demanding guarantees against future attacks.
- U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres warned the U.S. that attacks on civilian infrastructure violate international law, but Trump dismissed concerns about potential war crimes.
- Despite escalating threats, diplomatic efforts reportedly continue behind the scenes, with officials indicating that talks have not yet collapsed.
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