The key deadlines that could shape the future of the Iran war: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, Andrea Mitchell examines the upcoming dates … Read more

A timeline of Trump’s escalating deadlines on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz

Trump issues ultimatum to Iran on Strait of Hormuz as NATO’s role questioned President Donald Trump issues a final ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by tonight, threatening US military strikes on critical infrastructure like bridges and power plants if ignored. Military analyst Rebecca Grant dissects the escalating tensions, diplomatic failures, and … Read more

Trump has repeatedly delayed deadlines for Iran, but suggests Tuesday’s is final

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has pushed back a deadline for Iran to cut a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz from Monday to Tuesday, the latest of several deadline delays, and threatened that without a deal “Hell will reign down on them.” Trump’s previous deadline was for March 23, but that shifted several … Read more

Supreme Court to consider deadlines for late-arriving mail ballots, as Trump continues attacks

Washington — As voters gear up for the midterm elections in November that will decide control of the House and Senate, the Supreme Court is set to weigh Monday whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by, but arrive after, Election Day. The dispute before the high court, known as Watson v. RNC, … Read more