Introduces deadline for Iran deal and asks if President Trump will follow through and what it means for the war.
Nathan Hager
Jumana Bersetti
Trump has options: follow through with military escalation, move deadline, or do nothing. Signs look slim for diplomatic breakthrough.
Reports bulking up of military assets in region and nervousness in next 24 hours.
Jumana Bersetti
Intensification of mediation efforts from Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt to secure ceasefire.
Asks if sides are closer, noting Iran rejected ceasefire and made more demands.
Nathan Hager
Jumana Bersetti
Iran continues to be defiant with counterproposals: wants permanent cessation, US assurances, war reparations, and new protocol for Strait of Hormuz control.
Mentions backchannel conversations with Steve Witkov and possible JD Vance involvement.
Jumana Bersetti
Longer Strait of Hormuz stays closed, more upward push on oil, gas, energy products.
Notes retail gasoline prices in US have started to shoot higher, causing political pressure and fading public support for war.