Clockwise Politics News — "A whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran fails to meet President Trump's 8 PM Eastern deadline. This is Clockwise politics news, 4 PM Eastern. The President's ultimatum demands Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening devastating strikes on infrastructure like bridges and power plants. This escalated rhetoric has ignited international alarm. Democratic leaders in Congress are urgently calling for an immediate session to address the escalating situation, citing the President's actions as "unhinged.