Trump's Iran Deadline: Ceasefire Amid Strait Tension

0:00It's April 7th. You're listening to Dallas News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with the story. President Trump set a tight deadline for Iran to cut a deal or face serious military hits, zeroing in on the straight of Hormuz staying open for global, shipping. Just hours before the cutoff, he warned on true social that the whole nation could face disaster if they didn't comply, echoing threats he dropped. On Easter Sunday, Iranian Americans right here in North Texas are on edge, especially those with family back home where internet blackouts make contact spotty at best. Folks like Hamara Hassami from the local Iranian community say everyone's glued to the news in this tense standoff. Community leaders push for change driven by Iranians themselves through resistance, not outside bombs, arguing war rarely fixes deep issues. TCU professor Ralph Carter warns that massive strikes on civilians could kill thousands, spark Congress to step in, but predicts Iran would rally.

1:01Together and outlast any aggressor. In a sudden twist, less than two hours from deadline, Trump announced a two week double-sided ceasefire at Pakistan's urging, pausing attacks on power. Plants, if Iran fully and safely reopens the straight right away. Pensions ease for now, but the straights fate and those family ties hang in the balance as everyone watches the next moves.