Trump sets Iran deadline for Strait of Hormuz as Middle East violence escalates in Turkey
President Trump has issued a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as violence erupts across the Middle East, including in Turkey. The strategic waterway is critical to global oil shipping and US military interests in the region. Failure to comply could trigger military confrontation with direct consequences for oil prices and US military deployment. CBS News correspondents report from multiple locations on the developing crisis.
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- April 7, 2026 at 9:53 AM PDT
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