The World in Brief from The Economist

Iran said the two-week ceasefire with America had already been breached three times, rendering further talks “unreasonable"; International pressure on Israel intensified over its offensive in Lebanon.

Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, subject to the Islamic Republic agreeing to the “immediate” opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, subject to the Islamic Republic agreeing to the “immediate” opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Donald Trump wrote on social media that a “whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again” unless Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz with America by 8pm Eastern Time; America attacked Kharg Island, the site of Iran’s main oil-export terminal. Missiles hit an airport, a dock and a base belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. 

Donald Trump warned that Iran could be “taken out in one night” and “that night might be tomorrow”. Meanwhile Israel attacked Tehran, Iran’s capital, hitting aircraft and infrastructure at several airports.

Oil prices jumped as Donald Trump threatened in a press conference to “take out” Iran and renewed warnings that America would bomb “every power plant” in the country if Iran doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday.

Oil prices jumped as Donald Trump threatened in a press conference to “take out” Iran and renewed warnings that America would bomb “every power plant” in the country if Iran doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday; Israel attacked Tehran, Iran’s capital, hitting aircraft and infrastructure at several airports, including Mehrabad, the city’s main domestic airport.

Donald Trump threatened to strike Iranian power plants and bridges on Tuesday. Also, Iran dismissed Mr Trump’s ultimatum, calling it an “indication of a criminal mindset”.