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Trump Warns Iran: Civilisation at Risk Without Strait Deal

4/8/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilisation will die tonight" unless Iran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by a deadline he set for midnight Tuesday.
The remark comes amid rising tensions with Iran.
Wireless Festival was canceled after the UK government barred Kanye West from entering due to controversial remarks.
West had previously offered to meet the Jewish community in the UK before the cancellation.

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U.S. President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilisation will die tonight" unless Iran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by a deadline he set for midnight Tuesday.
The remark comes amid rising tensions with Iran.
Wireless Festival was canceled after the UK government barred Kanye West from entering due to controversial remarks.
West had previously offered to meet the Jewish community in the UK before the cancellation.