Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged Iran to accept President Trump's 8 p.m. ET deadline to avoid military action, tagging Trump and other officials on X. Trump's threat to destroy Iran's civilization drew bipartisan criticism, with Iran severing direct communications though talks with mediators continued. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned of escalating attacks on Middle East energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, U.S. stocks were mixed while crude futures hit their highest level since June 2022. The White House plans to retain Kristi Noem's $70 million jet for select cabinet travel and Melania Trump, despite questions about ICE funding usage.

Some Republicans set their own Iran war deadline, which is approaching. Stay informed with WSJ's ongoing coverage.