Iranians Voice Shock and Defiance in Face of Trump’s Latest Deadline
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump set a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. Eastern time, threatening to target Iran’s power plants, desalination facilities, oil installations, and bridges if demands are not met.
- Iranians in Tehran responded to the threats with a mix of indifference, defiance, and confusion, with some dismissing Trump’s warnings as signs of pressure and instability.
- Trump reiterated his threats during a White House news conference, emphasizing the potential for a devastating strike on Iran’s infrastructure and referencing the recent rescue of two U.S. airmen.
- Despite the looming threat, many Iranians, including those in Tehran's arts community, reported no plans to flee, stockpile supplies, or take special precautions.
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