Pakistan's prime minister Shehbaz Sharif asked President Trump to extend the Tuesday 8 p.m. ET deadline by two weeks for diplomatic settlement.
Trump threatened to destroy Iranian civilization and vowed to decimate bridges and power plants if Iran does not reopen Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices hovered around $110 per barrel, up from pre‑war $70, raising inflation concerns and weighing on global growth.
Iran’s IRGC warned of broader attacks on U.S. partners and targeted Saudi Aramco facilities if U.S. strikes proceed.