Trump set a 10-day deadline on March 26 for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, expiring today|eandh|CC BY 2.0
President Donald Trump has warned Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz immediately or face severe consequences, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.
He threatened to attack civilian infrastructure, such as power plants and bridges.
Trump set a 10-day deadline on March 26 for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, expiring today.
Posting on Truth Social, Trump said, “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran… Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell.”
He added another post that read, “Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!”
An Iranian spokesperson warned the US against a strike on civilian targets.
Diplomatic efforts continue as mediators work to bring both sides back to the negotiating table amid rising tensions across the region.