The White House has issued a final ultimatum to Iran, stating that the country has only hours to reach a deal with the United States. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, speaking to Al Jazeera, set a strict deadline of 8 pm Eastern Time (00:00 GMT) for the Iranian regime to respond. "The Iranian regime has until 8 pm Eastern Time [00:00 GMT] to meet the moment and make a deal with the United States," Leavitt said. She emphasized that the next steps depend entirely on former President Donald Trump. "Only the president knows where things stand and what he will do," she added, underscoring the uncertainty surrounding the potential agreement.
The clock is ticking not because of diplomatic momentum but because one man, Donald Trump, holds the key. Karoline Leavitt's comments reveal that U.S. foreign policy hinges on a former president's discretion, not institutional process. For Nigerians, this underscores how global decisions affecting oil prices and international stability can pivot on American political theatrics. It's not policy—it's personality.
