Trump Threatens Devastating Attacks On Iran Infrastructure If Hormuz Remains Closed

President Trump issued a profane and escalating threat against Iran.

The White House set a hard deadline of Tuesday 8:00 P.M. Eastern for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump's post ended with the phrase Praise be to Allah, an unusual invocation for a US commander-in-chief.

Iran's parliament speaker replied that Trump's reckless moves would mean our whole region is going to burn.

Trump claimed a good chance of reaching a deal with Iran by Monday.

He pledged that if no deal materialized he would be blowing up everything over there.

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The bombing campaign shifted from degrading military capabilities to targeting economic lifelines.

The Washington Post described the exchange as a president threatening a nation with devastating attacks.

The cadence of threats raised dark questions about war crimes under international law.

Iran's UN mission condemned Trump's vow to destroy infrastructure essential for civilians.

Schumer said Trump was ranting like an unhinged madman on social media.

Trump was rebuked by Republicans including Marjorie Taylor Greene.

The rescue of two downed American airmen was hailed as an Easter Miracle.