Episode notes
Trump warned the world that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran doesn't surrender, issuing a deadline of hours — not days. The Strait of Hormuz remains fully blockaded, pushing Brent crude above $117 a barrel and urea fertilizer to $700 a ton. Pakistan's Prime Minister Sharif publicly begged Trump to extend his deadline as diplomatic back-channels scramble to prevent catastrophic escalation. Today's briefing covers what happened, what it means, and what people are actually saying — in 20 minutes.
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