Iran war: Trump amps up threats ahead of Hormuz deadline Louis Oelofse with AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Iran war: Trump amps up threats ahead of Hormuz deadline Louis Oelofse with AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters Published 7 hours agoPublished 7 hours agolast updated 21 minutes agolast updated 21 minutes ago Trump warned a "whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz, adding, however, "maybe something ... wonderful could happen, who knows." Meanwhile, strikes were reported on Kharg Island. https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-trump-amps-up-threats-ahead-of-hormuz-deadline/live-76683315 © 2026 Deutsche Welle