Iran-US war Day 39: Trump vows to ‘end civilisation’, Iran’s Kharg Island attacked hours before Hormuz deadline
Indian Express·2h ago·Fear
What Happened
US President Donald Trump issued an 8:00 pm ET Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening major attacks on Iranian infrastructure. Hours before the deadline, US forces struck military targets on Kharg Island, Iran's critical oil export hub handling 90 percent of exports. Iran rejected a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire proposal. Trump threatened civilian and energy infrastructure attacks. Iran countered with demands including sanctions lifting, regional conflict resolution, and Hormuz passage protocols. The conflict has disrupted global energy supplies since late February.
Key Entities
Donald TrumpIranKharg IslandStrait of HormuzPakistanSaudi ArabiaUnited States