Trump Sets 8PM Deadline to Destroy Iran's Infrastructure If Hormuz Remains Closed
Key Takeaways
- Deadline set for 20:00 Washington time Tuesday to reopen Hormuz or strike Iran's energy infrastructure.
- Threat widened to all of Iran's power plants and bridges.
- Iran rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal amid mediations.
Trump's Ultimatum
Trump set an 8 p.m. deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on all bridges and power plants.
“President Donald Trump, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, left, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine, conduct a news conference in the White House briefing room about the war in Iran on Monday, April 6, 2026”
He warned the entire country can be taken out in one night.
Israel continued striking key sites, killing Revolutionary Guard intelligence chief Hossein Dehghan.
Iran rejected a 45-day ceasefire and conveyed a 10-point peace plan demanding a permanent end to the war.
Legality and Civilian Impact
Experts warned Trump's threats could constitute war crimes.
The UN warned attacking such infrastructure is banned under international law.
The Iranian Red Crescent reported more than 800 killed and 4,000 injured in Tehran alone.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained halted, sending oil prices soaring.
Iran's Resolve and Regional Consequences
Iran's response was defiant, striking Israeli naval assets with cruise missiles.
The Gulf Cooperation Council warned Trump’s demands could accelerate the conflict.
Key oil importers like India sought to sidestep US sanctions.
Trump vented at NATO for refusing to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
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