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Trump escalates threats against Iran's infrastructure as Strait of Hormuz deadline looms

Name: Trump escalates threats against Iran's infrastructure as Strait of Hormuz deadline looms
Uploaded: 2026-04-07T11:00:00-0400
Duration: 9 min 43 s
Description: President Trump threatened Iran in a social media post on Tuesday, saying a "whole civilization will die tonight," as he continues pushing for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Imtiaz Tyab have more.

President Trump threatened Iran in a social media post on Tuesday, saying a "whole civilization will die tonight," as he continues pushing for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Imtiaz Tyab have more.