Trump Issues Expletive Threat to Iran, Warns of Infrastructure Strikes
Key Takeaways
- Trump threatened to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges unless the Strait of Hormuz opens.
- He set a Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening further action otherwise.
- Expletive-filled post on social media threatened infrastructure strikes.
Obscene Threats
Trump issued an expletive-laden 72-hour ultimatum to Iran.
He threatened Power Plant Day and Bridge Day infrastructure strikes.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called Trump insane and not a Christian.
The Guardian reported the administration hurtled toward another self-imposed deadline.
Deadline and Deal Talks
Trump told the Wall Street Journal the deadline would expire Tuesday evening.
He claimed there was a good chance a deal could be reached.
The Hill reported talks were underway through Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey.
Iran's Defiant Response
Iran mocked Trump's ultimatum as helpless, nervous and stupid.
“Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage US President Donald Trump has published an expletive-laden post on social media, in which he threatened to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if it failed to meet his Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping”
The Iranian military warned of stepped-up attacks on regional infrastructure.
Iran's U.N. mission called Trump's threat clear evidence of intent to commit war crime.
Iran said it would only open the strait after receiving compensation for war damages.
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