[U.S. Vice President Vance Reaffirms Deadline for Iran as 8 PM Eastern Time Tuesday] Odaily Planet Daily News – U.S. Vice President Vance has reaffirmed the deadline for Iran as 8 PM Eastern Time Tuesday, stating that Kharg Island does not signify a strategic shift. Previously, according to two U.S. officials, before the deadline set by Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. launched strikes on military targets on Kharg Island earlier Tuesday (local time). One official stated that the U.S. struck more than 50 targets on the island. Officials noted that the strikes took place early Tuesday Eastern Time and did not include oil infrastructure as targets. Trump has set Tuesday evening (Eastern Time) as the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, or face the risk of devastating strikes on its energy infrastructure. (Jin10)