From USA TODAY.

As the clock winds down on President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to make a deal, mediators in the Middle East worked toward a breakthrough as Trump threatened to wipe out a "whole civilization" and Tehran vowed to retaliate swiftly.

Meanwhile, Americans reactions to Trump’s Iran war threats varied across the board.

0:00 – 1:22 Chicago residents on Trump’s Iran war threats
1:23 – 4:23 In Florida, Trump voters and veteran responds to Iran war
4:24 – 5:26 NYC resident have concern from Trump war rhetoric
5:27 – 8:19 Iranian American says there ‘no need for American soldiers to have the boots on ground,’ comments on Iran regime
8:20 – 9:51 Pope calls Trump war rhetoric "unacceptable"

Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/07/iran-war-us-trump-hormuz-deadline-updates–live/89492185007/

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