Clockwise General News — President Trump has issued a final, dire ultimatum to Iran, threatening to devastate its infrastructure if the crucial Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by tonight. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 8 AM Eastern. We begin with the escalating tensions between the U. and Iran, as President Donald Trump's 8 PM EDT deadline for Iran to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz looms.