Trump Issues Final Ultimatum to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 8 p.m. EDT, marking the latest in a series of postponed ultimatums. He warned that failure to comply would result in severe military action, stating, "They'll have no bridges. They'll have no power plants. They'll have no anything."

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global oil shipments, has been a focal point of escalating tensions. Trump's initial deadline was set for March 23 but has been delayed multiple times amid fluctuating threats and negotiations.

Iran has rejected the latest ceasefire proposal, as reported by the state-run IRNA news agency. In response, Trump emphasized the finality of the current deadline, asserting that the entire country could be "taken out in one night."

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres cautioned that attacks on civilian infrastructure are prohibited under international law. However, Trump dismissed concerns about potential war crimes, expressing no apprehension over such actions.

Iranian officials have expressed distrust toward the Trump administration, citing previous U.S. bombings during negotiations. Mojtaba Ferdousi Pour, head of Iran's diplomatic mission in Cairo, stated, "We only accept an end of the war with guarantees that we won't be attacked again."

As the deadline approaches, diplomatic efforts continue, but the outcome remains uncertain. A regional official involved in the talks noted, "We are still talking to both sides."