President Trump's latest Iran threats included a post saying "a whole civilization will die tonight." This comes as his deadline looms for Tehran to reach a deal on the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Elizabeth Palmer report, and Eric Lob, an associate professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, joins with more insight.
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Key details on Iran war after Trump says "a whole civilization will die tonight"
President Trump's latest Iran threats included a post saying "a whole civilization will die tonight." This comes as his deadline looms for Tehran to reach a deal on the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Elizabeth Palmer report, and Eric Lob, an associate professor of politics and intern
Published April 7, 2026, 3:42 PM
Updated April 7, 2026, 4:18 PM4.1K
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