Trump Issues Final Ultimatum to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Closure
President Donald Trump has set a final deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening significant military action if the waterway remains closed.
President Donald Trump has issued a final ultimatum to Iran, demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Failure to comply, he warned, would result in targeted strikes on Iran's power plants and transportation infrastructure.
In a social media post, Trump stated, "They'll have no bridges. They'll have no power plants. They'll have no anything."
Iranian envoy Amir-Saeid Iravani responded, indicating that Iran would take "immediate and proportionate" action if the U.S. proceeds with its threats.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global oil shipments, has been closed since late February following joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran. This closure has led to a significant global energy crisis, surpassing previous disruptions like the 1973 Arab oil embargo.
International efforts to mediate the situation have been ongoing. Mediators from Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt are working to bring the U.S. and Iran back to the negotiating table.
As the deadline approaches, the international community remains on high alert, anticipating potential escalations in the region.
