Trump's Iran ceasefire deadline nears and Artemis II crew celebrates moon fly-by: Morning Rundown

Morning RundownTrump's Iran ceasefire deadline nears and Artemis II crew celebrates moon fly-by: Morning RundownPlus, Michigan wins the 2026 NCAA men's tournament, defeating Connecticut for its first title since 1989. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 7, 2026, 6:58 AM EDTBy Elizabeth RobinsonIran remains defiant ahead of President Trump's deadline to agree to a ceasefire proposal by tonight. The Artemis II crew makes a historic trip around the moon. And Michigan wins the NCAA men’s tournament with an all-transfer starting five.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Here’s what to know today.Iran rejects temporary ceasefire proposal as Trump’s deadline nearsAdd NBC News to GoogleTrump threatens Iran with attacks on infrastructure unless deal is struck02:19President Donald Trump has given Iran until 8 p.m. Eastern to agree to a deal to end the war or else the U.S. will bomb the country to the “Stone Ages.” And this time, Trump said he doesn’t plan to extend this evening’s deadline, saying at a press conference yesterday, “they’re going to have no bridges. They’re going to have no power plants.” This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day. Sign up here to get it in your inbox.Asked if he has concerns about bombing Iran’s infrastructure amounting to a war crime, Trump said, “No, not at all.”Iran has rejected proposals for a temporary ceasefire, including a 45-day proposal that was recently delivered by Pakistan to both the U.S. and Iranian officials, sources said. Trump has not signed off on the proposal, a White House official said. Iran, for its part, has been demanding a permanent end to the war. Iranian state media IRNA reported that Tehran would reject a temporary ceasefire given that during previous rounds of negotiations with the U.S., the Trump administration launched military strikes while talks were ongoing. Read more on...