Trump gives Iran 48-hour deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz or face new strikes
Yahoo • • general
Key Points:
- President Trump has given Iran a 48-hour ultimatum to either reopen the Strait of Hormuz or reach a peace agreement, warning of new military strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure if they fail to comply.
- The deadline follows earlier U.S. threats to destroy Iran's power plants unless the strait is fully reopened, with April 6 set as the final cutoff after multiple extensions.
- Iran's response has been mixed, with some officials threatening stronger attacks while others indicate openness to negotiations, though they criticize the U.S. proposal as unreasonable.
- Iran announced a limited concession allowing vessels carrying essential goods to pass through the strait, but the broader blockade remains in place, leaving key details unclear.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a vital oil shipping route, and its closure has caused the largest energy supply disruption since the 1970s, leading to a significant surge in oil prices and warnings of worsening conditions.
