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5 min readLive from NPR News in Washington, this is a morning update where the dominant story is a fast-escalating military confrontation. President Trump has set an 8 p.m. Eastern deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, warning that U.S. forces will begin attacking Iran's power plants, bridges, and other infrastructure if Tehran does not comply. Iran has already rejected a U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire, and the situation is growing more dangerous by the hour.
The Strait of Hormuz Deadline and U.S. Military Threat
President Trump has drawn a clear line: Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial ship traffic by 8 p.m. Eastern tonight. If it does not, he says U.S. forces will begin striking Iranian power plants, bridges, and other infrastructure. Iran's state news agency reports that Tehran has already rejected a U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire, signaling that the diplomatic path has closed for now. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and the standoff is already pushing energy prices higher. Triple A reports that regular gasoline in the U.S. now averages $4.14 a gallon, up about 12 cents in the last week, while diesel is averaging nearly $5.65 a gallon nationwide.
Israel's Intensified Strikes and Iran's Vow to Retaliate
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- 1 (00:06) **Trump Issues Ultimatum to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz** - President Trump says he will not extend tonight's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening attacks on infrastructure if Tehran does not comply by 8 PM Eastern.
- 2 (00:30) **Israel Strikes Major Iranian Petrochemical Facility** - Israel confirms it hit a major petrochemical site, with Defense Minister Katz claiming 85% of Iran's major revenue-generating facilities are now out of production.
- 3 (01:34) **Energy Prices Rise Amid Iran Conflict** - Triple A reports the average price for regular gasoline in the U.S. has risen to $4.14 a gallon, up 12 cents in the last week, with diesel averaging nearly $5.65 nationwide.
- 4 (01:51) **Artemis II Crew Returns to Earth After Historic Lunar Flyby** - The four astronauts are en route back to Earth after becoming the first crew to fly around the far side of the moon in over 50 years.
- 5 (02:49) **Wisconsin to Choose New State Supreme Court Justice** - Two appeals court judges are competing in today's election to replace retiring justice Rebecca Bradley.
- 6 (03:01) **Georgia Special Election Runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene's Seat** - Voters head to the polls to fill the former congresswoman's seat for the rest of the year.
- 7 (04:06) **Wildfire Risk in Florida and Georgia** - The National Weather Service warns that dry, windy conditions create favorable conditions for wildfires in areas including Tallahassee and Tifton.
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