Trump issues final Iran ultimatum

The White House has set a firm 8 p.m. deadline for the Iranian government to comply with demands or face devastating military strikes on power plants and bridges.

President Trump characterized a recent 10-point counterproposal from Iran as a significant step but ultimately insufficient to avert the looming bombardment.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the U.S. is prepared to launch the largest volume of strikes since the conflict began if diplomacy fails.

Meanwhile, international mediators from Pakistan and Egypt continue to circulate draft agreements in a desperate attempt to prevent full-scale regional escalation.