
House Democratic leaders condemned President Trump's threat to eradicate an entire civilization, calling for immediate congressional response and a vote to end military actions in the Middle East. Trump warned that a whole civilization would die if Iran did not reach a deal on the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. Eastern time. Iran's UN representative rejected the rhetoric as incitement to war crimes and genocide, pledging proportionate measures. Democrats criticized Republicans for enabling Trump's behavior.