U.S. President Donald Trump stated at a White House news conference on Monday afternoon that Iran could be "taken out in one night," potentially as early as Tuesday, if a ceasefire deal is not reached. Trump had previously set a Tuesday deadline for Iran to agree to a ceasefire or face attacks on critical infrastructure, emphasizing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as a major priority. Iran rejected the latest proposal, seeking a permanent end to the war. Trump also expressed disappointment with NATO and other allies for not assisting the U.S. in its conflict with Iran, warning that failure to reach a deal would set Iran "back to the stone ages." U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated significant strikes were planned for Monday and Tuesday.