Last week Trump announced to extend the pause on strikes targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure for an additional 10 days.
In a fresh ultimatum to Iran, US President Donald Trump on Saturday said Iran has 48 hours to strike a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz ‘before all hell will reign (rain) down on them’. Sharing a message on Truth Social platform, Trump reminded Tehran of his 10-day deadline over Hormuz blockade.
“Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT. Time is running out-48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them. Glory be to GOD! President DONALD J. TRUMP,” his post read.
On March 26, US President stated that he is extending the pause on strikes targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure for an additional 10 days, until Monday, April 6, 2026, as part of the ongoing diplomatic talks between the two sides.
In a post on Truth Social, the US President claimed that the announcement comes as per a “request” from the Iranian Government and further stated that the negotiations with Tehran were “going very well”.
“As per Iranian Government request, please let this statement serve to represent that I am pausing the period of Energy Plant destruction by 10 Days to Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8 P.M., Eastern Time. Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake News Media, and others, they are going very well,” the post read.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters on Friday issued a sharp warning, emphasising that any assault on the country’s bridges, power plants, or energy facilities will trigger severe retaliatory measures.