President Trump has set an 8 pm ET Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to target Iranian bridges, power plants and desalination facilities if no agreement is reached. The ultimatum comes as a military conflict between the United States and Iran enters its sixth week.

During a Monday press conference, Trump escalated his rhetoric regarding the standoff, stating that "the entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night." He has specifically threatened to bomb Iranian energy and civilian infrastructure if Tehran does not comply with his demands.

Attacks have continued in the Persian Gulf region as the deadline approaches, with no signs of an imminent agreement. Reports indicate that a second US airman went missing after being shot down by Iranian forces on Friday, though the servicemember was later rescued by a US recovery team that came under heavy fire during the operation.

In response to the escalating tensions, Iranian leadership has reportedly called on youth to form human shields around power plants and other critical infrastructure. The regime's defiant stance suggests little likelihood of meeting Trump's deadline.

The prolonged conflict has begun to strain Republican support on Capitol Hill, with some GOP lawmakers expressing growing wariness about the military operations as the midterm election season approaches. The standoff represents a significant test of Trump's foreign policy approach and congressional war powers.

Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.) announced Monday that she will introduce articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing potential war crimes related to targeting civilian infrastructure. Ansari stated that "only Congress has the power to declare war, not a rogue president or his lackeys."