Former US President Trump warned of severe consequences for Iran if it does not open the Strait of Hormuz before his deadline. VP JD Vance added that the US possesses options regarding its dealings with the country.

US President Donald Trump warned "a whole civilization will die" in Iran if the country does not heed his midnight cutoff to open the Strait of Hormuz, while Vice President JD Vance said the United States has "tools in our toolkit that we so far haven't decided to use" against Iran, without explaining further. France 24's Kethevane Gorjestani takes a look at what prospects remain for making a deal, and what might happen if one cannot be reached.