Donald Trump delivers BIG warning, threatens to wipe out Iran amid peace talks deadlock

Washington: US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran. He stated that if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened, Iran could be wiped out in a single night. During a White House press briefing on Monday, Trump remarked that the entire country could be destroyed in one night—and that night could be tomorrow, Tuesday. This statement comes amidst escalating tensions regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has given Iran a deadline until 8:00 PM on Tuesday.

What did Donald Trump say?

Posting on Truth Social, Donald Trump declared that Tuesday would be "Power Plant Day" and "Bridge Day," a day on which Iran's energy and civilian infrastructure would be completely obliterated. This threat from Trump is the latest development in a series of events unfolding over the past few days. In late March, he had issued a 10-day ultimatum to Iran: either reach an agreement or reopen the Strait of Hormuz; otherwise, the US would strike its energy facilities. Subsequently, acceding to an appeal from the Iranian government, he extended this deadline by another 10 days—a period that was set to expire on Monday.

 “Are you prepared to move the deadline back again? Highly unlikely. They've had plenty of time. It could end very quickly if they do what they have to do. They have to do certain things. They know that. The people there now are much more reasonable than the lunatics that you had in phase 1 and phase 2,” Donald Trump said.

“I gave them a chance and I hope they take the chance. If they don't, it's trouble,” he added.

What Threats Did Donald Trump give to Iran?

On Saturday, issuing a 48-hour deadline, Donald Trump warned that if an agreement was not reached, "all hell would break loose." Employing abusive language in his post, he labeled Iran as "crazy." He issued a stark warning: "Open the Strait, or you will live in hell." Present alongside Trump at the White House briefing were US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Kane, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe. Previously, Trump had announced a five-day delay, but the situation has now taken a far more critical turn.

What is the Strait of Hormuz?

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for global oil exports; its closure has caused global oil prices to skyrocket. In an effort to intensify pressure on Iran, Donald Trump explicitly stated that if the Strait remains closed, all of Iran's energy facilities and bridges will be destroyed. He claimed that negotiations are progressing well, but accused the media of spreading false reports. These unfolding events underscore the fact that tensions between the United States and Iran have reached a new, critical peak. Trump's aggressive strategy is aimed at compelling Iran, so that stability is restored in the region and oil supplies remain uninterrupted.