Trump Warns Iran Ahead Of Deadline - What You Need To Know - Tuesday, April 7, 2026

[0:04] This is what you need to know now. [0:06] President Trump warns a whole civilization will die tonight [0:10] if a deal with Iran is not reached. [0:12] Stories say a shootout outside the Israeli consulate [0:15] in Turkey leaves at least one person dead. [0:18] A fuel tanker explodes near the Panama Canal's bridge. [0:22] What we're now learning. [0:23] Video of a dramatic crash causing a motorcycle [0:26] to explode into flames, [0:27] but children in the path of the wreckage. [0:30] And the rapper formerly known as Kanye West [0:32] gets blocked from entering the United Kingdom. [0:35] We have much more of what you need to know now. [0:37] I'm Rachel Scott from ABC News. [0:39] It is Tuesday, April 7th. [0:41] This is what you need to know. [0:42] I'm here at the White House where we are just hours away [0:44] from President Trump's 8 p.m. deadline [0:46] for Iran to make a deal. [0:48] And now the president is out with a blunt [0:50] and ominous new warning for Iran. [0:52] The president saying, quote, [0:53] "'A whole civilization will die tonight, [0:56] "'never to be brought back again [0:57] "'if Iran does not make a deal,' [0:59] adding, "'I don't want that to happen, [1:01] "'but it probably will.'" [1:02] It comes as we are learning that Israel [1:04] carried out strikes on bridges [1:05] and on a train station, [1:07] and the United States hit Karg Island today. [1:09] Meanwhile, Iranian officials urge young people [1:12] to form human chains in order to protect power plants. [1:15] Ian Pannell is in Tel Aviv. [1:17] Rachel, the Iranian regime [1:18] and millions of people in the country [1:20] are facing potentially calamitous strikes [1:22] on power plants and bridges. [1:25] As you've heard, President Trump threatening massive strikes [1:27] unless Iran does two things, [1:29] make a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. [1:32] Overnight, the U.S. again striking Iranian military sites [1:35] in Long Island, the key oil terminal, [1:37] and Iran firing back here in Israel and at U.S. Gulf allies. [1:42] But the regime, publicly at least, [1:43] is showing no signs of caving, [1:45] urging people to form human chains around power plants, [1:49] and vowing, quote, [1:50] "'The Strait of Hormuz will never return [1:52] "'to its former state, especially for America and Israel.'" [1:55] Some Republicans are starting to push back [1:57] on President Trump's threats. [1:59] Senator Ron Johnson warning against targeting [2:02] civilian infrastructure in Iran. [2:04] Johnson, who rarely breaks with President Trump, said, [2:05] the U.S. is at war with Iran's security forces, [2:09] not its people. [2:10] I do not want to see us start blowing up [2:14] civilian infrastructure. [2:15] I do not want to see that. [2:17] We are not at war with the Iranian people. [2:20] You know, we are trying to liberate them. [2:23] The president's stance has drawn criticism [2:25] from many Democrats and legal experts [2:27] who say such strikes could amount to war crimes. [2:29] Other Republicans have supported President Trump's approach [2:32] to degrade Iran's military and nuclear potential. [2:36] Another developing story from the Middle East. [2:38] Three gunmen opened fire outside the Israeli consulate [2:41] in Turkey, sparking a shootout that left one dead [2:44] and two others wounded. [2:46] Video from the scene shows police taking cover [2:48] amid gunfire as the situation unfolded. [2:51] Two police officers sustained minor injuries. [2:53] Authorities say the attackers came in a rented vehicle, [2:56] adding one had links to a terrorist group. [2:59] This is all coming as Vice President J.D. Vance [3:01] is in Hungary today, showing support [3:03] for the Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban. [3:06] Vance is expected to address an election rally [3:08] in a football stadium later this afternoon. [3:10] Orban faces his toughest challenge in nearly 40 years [3:13] in Sunday's election, with polls showing his party [3:15] trailing by 10 to 20%. [3:18] Now to the latest on the out-of-this-world mission. [3:20] The Artemis II crew is heading back to Earth [3:23] after a historic journey around the far side of the moon, [3:26] traveling deeper into space than any other humans before. [3:29] The astronauts took turns observing [3:31] never-before-seen features, capturing high-res images. [3:36] New stunning image showing the Earth [3:38] dipping beyond the moon's horizon. [3:40] Overnight, President Trump called in [3:41] to congratulate the crew. [3:43] You've really inspired the entire world, really. [3:47] Everybody's watching. [3:48] Splashdown is set for Friday afternoon. [3:51] In California, a massive fire tore through a warehouse [3:54] east of Los Angeles this morning. [3:56] Officials say the warehouse is a Kimberly-Clark facility, [3:59] which stores paper products. [4:00] It is unclear if anyone was inside when the fire began. [4:03] Fire officials say the incident is being investigated [4:06] as an arson case, and that one suspect is now in custody. [4:09] And a massive explosion erupted near the Bridge of the Americas [4:12] at the Panama Canal after a fuel tanker truck [4:15] caught fire and blew up. [4:17] One person was killed and four others were injured, [4:20] including two firefighters. [4:21] The cause is now under investigation. [4:23] Take a look at this. [4:24] New video shows a close call near San Antonio. [4:27] Four children narrowly escaped after a motorcycle crashed, [4:31] skidding toward them before slamming into a pole. [4:34] The bike exploded into flames. [4:35] That's what's going on right now. [4:35] Just feet from where those children were standing. [4:39] The rider who lost control was seen running away [4:42] while on fire, suffering second-degree burns. [4:45] A witness called it a miracle [4:47] that none of those children were injured. [4:49] And we have much more of what you need to know. [4:51] Stay with us. [5:02] Here's your daily briefing. [5:04] Other big stories we are following on ABC News. [5:06] Closing arguments are scheduled today [5:08] in the attempted murder trial of Hawaii doctor Gerhard Koenig. [5:12] He's accused of trying to kill his wife [5:14] during a hike last year, [5:15] after a heated conversation [5:17] about her relationship with a coworker. [5:19] He could face a life sentence if convicted. [5:21] A family in Maine is mourning a father of three who drowned, [5:25] saving his children during a vacation in Florida. [5:28] Officials say that Ryan Jennings managed to rescue the kids, [5:31] but could not escape the rip current himself. [5:34] The rapper, formerly known as Kanye West, [5:36] has been barred from entering the United Kingdom. [5:39] He was scheduled to headline the Wireless Festival [5:42] in London this July. [5:43] Government officials cited his history of, you know, [5:44] anti-Semitic remarks and blocked his travel authorization. [5:49] Festival organizers say the entire three-day event [5:51] is now canceled. [5:53] And Delta Airlines is the latest carrier [5:55] to announce higher baggage fees [5:56] amid rising jet fuel prices. [5:59] Checked bags will cost $10 more starting tomorrow, [6:02] up to $45 for the first bag. [6:05] JetBlue and United Airlines also recently increased [6:07] their baggage fees as well. [6:10] And new today, most Americans are not getting enough exercise. [6:13] A CDC study finds that, for the first time, [6:14] only 47% of us are meeting the federal guidelines [6:17] for physical activity. [6:19] Those guidelines call for two and a half hours [6:21] of physical activity every week. [6:25] And finally, before you go, [6:26] mission commander Reid Wiseman could not hide his excitement [6:30] as NASA's Artemis II crew approached the moon, [6:33] prompting mission control to respond with a simple line. [6:37] Kathy Moonjoy. [6:38] The phrase Moonjoy quickly caught on, [6:40] now a mission catchphrase, [6:42] even showing up on T-shirts online. [6:45] You need to know, for breaking news [6:46] and live updates throughout the day, [6:47] check out ABC News, streaming on Disney+. [6:53] New episodes streaming every day on Disney+.