- President Trump threatens to attack Iran's infrastructure unless demands are met by 8 p.m. ET, warning a 'civilization will die'.
- Israel intensifies strikes on Iranian railways and bridges, claiming to target military assets and shift regional power balance.
- Iranian state media s
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