West Asia war: Trump's deadline looms, doomsday or deal?

This episode of Newstrack examines the escalating tensions between the US and Iran. US President Donald Trump has issued a blunt, expletive-laden warning to Tehran, threatening to bomb power plants, bridges, and critical infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within a day. The Strait remains a vital global oil lifeline, and its closure has triggered market volatility. The report also highlights a high-stakes US rescue operation that extracted a downed F-15E Strike Eagle crew member from deep inside Iranian territory. Professor Elham from the University of Tehran argues that trust is broken as Iranian civilians and universities face strikes, asserting that a 'full-scale war' has already begun. Conversely, foreign policy analyst Professor Sierra Clare defends Trump’s aggressive stance as necessary deterrence against a 'radical' regime. While Iran remains defiant, threatening retaliation against US and Israeli assets, the world awaits Trump's upcoming address to see if the situation leads to further escalation or a potential truce.