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Trump Threatens Iran With Massive Airstrikes Over Hormuz Strait Closure

05 April, 2026.Iran.23 sources

Key Takeaways

Trump threatened to attack Iran's energy infrastructure and bridges if Hormuz isn't reopened by Tuesday.
Threat was delivered via Truth Social with profanity, including 'Power Plant Day' and 'Bridge Day'.
News coverage highlights a Tuesday deadline and potential military action to compel reopening of Hormuz.

Trump's Deadline

Trump issued an expletive-laden ultimatum demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday.

“Live updates: Iran dismisses Trump’s expletive-filled threat over Strait of Hormuz Iran’s culture minister on Sunday dismissed U”

AP News

Trump wrote on Truth Social threatening to strike power plants and bridges.

AP News

Iran responded with defiance and mockery, including remarks like weve lost the keys.

More than 3,100 had been killed across Iran, Israel, and the Gulf.

The Strait closure threatened 20% of global oil trade.

Rescue and Retaliation

The threat came after US forces executed a high-risk rescue to recover a downed pilot.

Iranian missile and drone strikes continued across the Gulf.

Arise News

Israel completed strikes against regime targets in Tehran, killing at least 25 people.

The Strait of Hormuz remained closed despite Omani shuttle diplomacy.

Global Reaction

Trump's rhetoric sparked condemnation even among his usual allies.

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