The statue of Andrew Jackson is seen in the background as demonstrators protest against US military action in Iran near the White House in Washington, DC, on April 7, 2026. On April 7, US President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilization will die" in Iran if the country does not heed his midnight cutoff to open the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran reported US-Israeli attacks on its infrastructure were already underway. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP via Getty Images)

Members of the US National Guard watch as demonstrators participate in a protest against US military action in Iran near the White House in Washington, DC, on April 7, 2026. On April 7, US President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilization will die" in Iran if the country does not heed his midnight cutoff to open the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran reported US-Israeli attacks on its infrastructure were already underway. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images)

Demonstrators wave Iranian flags during a protest against US military action in Iran near the White House in Washington, DC, on April 7, 2026. On April 7, US President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilization will die" in Iran if the country does not heed his midnight cutoff to open the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran reported US-Israeli attacks on its infrastructure were already underway. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images)

Demonstrators shout slogans during a protest against US military action in Iran near the White House in Washington, DC, on April 7, 2026. On April 7, US President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilization will die" in Iran if the country does not heed his midnight cutoff to open the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran reported US-Israeli attacks on its infrastructure were already underway. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images)

Protestors rally against US military action in Iran during a demonstration near the White House in Washington, DC, on April 7, 2026. On APril 7, US President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilization will die" in Iran if the country does not heed his midnight cutoff to open the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran reported US-Israeli attacks on its infrastructure were already underway. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images)

Demonstrators hold signs during a protest against US military action in Iran near the White House in Washington, DC, on April 7, 2026. On April 7, US President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilization will die" in Iran if the country does not heed his midnight cutoff to open the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran reported US-Israeli attacks on its infrastructure were already underway. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images)

Demonstrators participate in a protest against US military action in Iran near the White House in Washington, DC, on April 7, 2026. On April 7, US President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilization will die" in Iran if the country does not heed his midnight cutoff to open the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran reported US-Israeli attacks on its infrastructure were already underway. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images)

Protestors rally against US military action in Iran during a demonstration near the White House in Washington, DC, on April 7, 2026. On APril 7, US President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilization will die" in Iran if the country does not heed his midnight cutoff to open the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran reported US-Israeli attacks on its infrastructure were already underway. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images)