
Trump Threatens Destruction of All Bridges and Power Plants Across Iran
Key Takeaways
- Trump threatened to destroy Iran's bridges and power plants by 8 p.m. ET Tuesday.
- The deadline was tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz for oil shipments.
- Trump said Iran could be wiped out in one night.
Eight PM Deadline
President Trump threatened to take out Iran in one night if it fails to meet US demands.
He vowed that every bridge and power plant in Iran will be decimated.

Trump set an 8 p.m. ET Tuesday deadline.
He characterized Iran's latest offer as a significant proposal but said it's not good enough.
Iran has explicitly rejected any temporary ceasefire.
Iran Rejects Temporary Ceasefire
Iran has publicly rejected proposals for a temporary ceasefire.
Tehran sent a 10-point response that includes safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and reconstruction.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said the war is not Iran's or America's but Israel pushed the US into it.
Analysts warned Trump's strike plan would inflict heavy civilian casualties.
John Bolton said Trump pushing back deadlines shows he's not really serious.
Threat to Devastate Civilian Infrastructure
Trump's four-hour plan represents a significant escalation to attacks on civilian infrastructure.
“Donald Trump, the President of the United States, on Monday, April 6, at a White House press conference, intensified his threatening tone toward Iran and said that if Tehran does not agree to Washington’s conditions by the end of the deadline, the United States will destroy all of Iran’s bridges and power plants within four hours”
He claimed the Iranian people would be willing to suffer in order to have freedom.
Analysts warned the campaign could kill tens of thousands and displace millions.
The Strait of Hormuz closure has threatened 20% of global oil shipments.
A Reuters poll found only 27% of Americans approved the strikes.
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