Iran has 48hrs to make deal or open Hormuz before 'hell will reign down': Trump
Trump also emphasised US economic achievements alongside his hardline stance on Iran's nuclear program, writing, "All of this and, simultaneously, getting rid of a Nuclear Iran. MAGA!!!"
US President Donald Trump today (4 April) issued a stark warning to Iran, giving the country 48 hours to "make a deal" or risk military action, saying that if they fail, "all Hell will reign down on them," reports BBC.
In posts on Truth Social, Trump referenced a previous ultimatum, stating, "Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT. Time is running out. 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. Glory be to GOD! President DONALD J. TRUMP."
Trump also emphasised US economic achievements alongside his hardline stance on Iran's nuclear program, writing, "All of this and, simultaneously, getting rid of a Nuclear Iran. MAGA!!!"
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Trump had initially threatened on 21 March to "obliterate" Iran's power plants, beginning with the country's biggest, "if Iran doesn't FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS."
Two days later, however, he said, "very good and productive conversations" were being held with Iranian authorities, and that he had postponed any strikes on power plants for five days.
He later again pushed the deadline back, to expire at 8pm Monday (0000 GMT Tuesday).
The warning comes amid heightened tensions following the downing of a US F-15 fighter jet over southern Iran. One crew member, a weapon systems officer, remains missing, while the pilot has been rescued.
US and Iranian forces are reportedly searching for the missing airman.
Meanwhile, Iranian officials are urging citizens to help locate the missing airman, offering rewards for information on their capture.
The situation has been further complicated by an attack near the Bushehr nuclear power plant, which Iranian authorities say left one person dead.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported no increase in radiation but called for "maximum military restraint" to prevent a potential nuclear accident.
