Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. However, the warning from the U.S. President was ignored by Iran, which instead dismissed it as a foolish threat.

Trump delivered the warning through his social media platform, Truth Social, as reported by AFP on Saturday (April 4, 2026). He cautioned that Tehran would face severe consequences if it refused to reach an agreement.

“Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ,” Trump wrote.

He added that time was running out, emphasizing that only 48 hours remained before major consequences would unfold.

Earlier, on March 21, Trump had threatened to destroy Iran’s power plants, starting with the largest one, if Iran did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz without threats within 48 hours.

However, two days later, he stated that discussions with Iranian authorities were very positive and productive, leading him to delay the planned strikes on power plants for five days.

He later extended the deadline again, which is now set to expire at 8:00 PM on Monday (00:00 GMT Tuesday).

Experts have warned that targeting civilian energy infrastructure could be considered a war crime.

Iran’s Response
Iran’s central military command dismissed Trump’s threat to destroy the country’s critical infrastructure if Iran did not agree to peace terms and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. Iran even responded by mocking Trump.

According to AFP on Sunday (April 5), General Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi, in a statement from the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, described Trump’s threat as an act reflecting helplessness, nervousness, imbalance, and foolishness.

He also responded to Trump’s use of religious language, warning that the message actually implied that the gates of hell would open for Trump himself.

Trump’s Previous Threats
The exchange of threats between Trump and Iran is not new. Previously, Trump had also threatened Iran and called for regime change.

As reported by Al Jazeera on Friday (April 3), Trump said he would launch additional strikes, stating that the U.S. military would destroy the remaining Iranian infrastructure that had not yet been damaged.

He emphasized that the U.S. military, which he described as the strongest in the world, had not yet even begun to destroy what remained in Iran, mentioning bridges and power plants as upcoming targets.

Trump also urged for an immediate regime change in Iran, stating that a new leadership would know what actions must be taken and should act quickly.

Earlier, Trump also said that the U.S. had carried out another strike targeting the B1 bridge in Karaj, which is known as the tallest bridge in the Middle East.

According to AFP on Friday (April 3), the strike occurred shortly after Trump threatened to push Iran back to the “Stone Age.” He also shared a video on social media showing smoke rising from the B1 bridge in Karaj, located about 20 miles (35 kilometers) southwest of Tehran.

Trump warned that further destruction would follow unless Iran agreed to sit down for negotiations to end the five-week-long conflict.

He also stated that Iran’s largest bridge had collapsed and would never be usable again, warning that more destruction would come if Iran did not reach an agreement soon, before it was too late and nothing remained of what could still be a great nation.