Trump’s latest deadline for a deal looms. Iran has its own demands.

This episode of Apple News Today covers escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, centered on President Trump’s latest ultimatum demanding Iran open the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. Eastern time. Trump threatened massive military retaliation, including the destruction of Iran’s bridges and power plants, framing it as a strategic option to pressure Tehran. Despite the aggressive rhetoric, diplomatic efforts continue, with Iran responding to a U.S.-led 45-point ceasefire proposal with its own 10-point plan demanding a permanent end to the war and sanctions relief. The episode explores the geopolitical stakes, including regional fallout—especially in the UAE, where Iranian expatriates face travel bans and asset freezes amid retaliatory measures. Meanwhile, the show shifts to domestic U.S. policy, highlighting the crisis in HIV care funding as 18 states cut support for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program due to flat federal funding, rising drug costs, and inflation. The episode also touches on the Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss Steve Bannon’s contempt charges and the historic Artemis II mission, which broke records for deep space travel and witnessed a lunar solar eclipse.