"We are in absolute contact with Iran. Absolutely. The talks have been positive. If we are lucky, we will have something by the end of the day," said the official. Trump has given Iran until 8 PM Eastern Time to accept an agreement that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz. If Iran does not meet the deadline, Trump has threatened a drastic escalation of the conflict, targeting the country's energy facilities and transportation infrastructure. In his latest threat, Donald Trump warned that "an entire civilization will die tonight and never come back."