
US President Donald Trump set an 8 pm ET Tuesday deadline for Iran to agree to a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump told Fox News the US will conduct "heavy strikes" if Iran fails to meet the deadline. He stated the deadline is final and will not be extended. Vice President JD Vance outlined two pathways for Iran: normalizing relations or facing continued economic deterioration. Iranian officials denied closure of the strait and warned against attacks on energy infrastructure.