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Tonight, we go live as the clock ticks down on Donald Trump’s 8PM deadline to Iran, a moment that could determine just how far this conflict escalates. Trump has threatened devastating strikes on Iranian infrastructure, warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if his demands aren’t met.
The rhetoric is extreme, the stakes are global, and even lawmakers and experts are warning this could cross dangerous legal and moral lines.
So what actually happens when the deadline hits? Escalation, hesitation, or something even more unpredictable? And is anyone in a position to stop this before it spirals further out of control?

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What will happen today? Trump has told Iran that if they don't open the Strait of Hormuz they'll be "living in hell." He has threatened to blow up power plants, bridges, and other infrastructure in Iran. These threats would amount to war crimes and he has left the whole world on edge as we await today's outcome. After yesterday's incoherent and rambling speech, we are only left with more questions. How will this WW3 standoff end?

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Tonight, we break down Donald Trump’s latest press conference on the Iran war and try to separate reality from rhetoric. With new threats of massive strikes on Iranian infrastructure and shifting claims about the state of the conflict, the messaging is as confusing as ever.
Don takes a closer look at what was actually said, what it means, and why the stakes keep getting higher, not just abroad, but here at home as the economic and global fallout grows.
So where is this all heading? And how much further can this escalate before it’s too late?
Tonight, we are joined by Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari to break down all the chaos.

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We’re going LIVE for a special midday stream as Donald Trump delivers a press conference on the Iran war at a moment when tensions are surging and the stakes couldn’t be higher. With new threats, shifting timelines, and growing confusion around the administration’s strategy, this is one you don’t want to miss.
Don and Jolly are here in real time to break down everything Trump says, the spin, the contradictions, and what it could actually mean moving forward.
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This morning, we break down the latest alarming escalation in the Iran war. Donald Trump is now threatening massive strikes on Iran if they don’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz, including targeting infrastructure like power plants and bridges.
The problem? The messaging keeps changing. Just weeks ago, the line was that the U.S. didn’t need the strait reopened, now it’s suddenly worth threatening a full-scale escalation.
As tensions rise, oil markets are rattled, allies are alarmed, and even officials inside the U.S. are questioning the strategy, if there even is one.
So what are we actually looking at here? A plan… or just pure chaos? How far can this go, and what does this mean for all of us?

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