The Digest:
Iranians have taken to the streets of Tehran in solidarity with their country as President Donald Trump's deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz approaches. Trump threatened to "wipe out a civilisation," saying the US could bomb Iran's bridges and power plants into the "stone age." Videos show people forming human chains at bridges and power plants to defend infrastructure. The Revolutionary Guard warned that "self-restraint is over," threatening to deprive the US and its allies of oil and gas for years.
Key Points:
- Pope Leo called threats against Iranian civilians "truly unacceptable."
- Pakistan proposed a two-week extension, which both sides are reportedly reviewing.
- Iran insists on a full end to the war, not just a ceasefire.
- The deadline expires at midnight GMT Tuesday.
- Global oil supplies remain at risk if the strait stays closed.
