Trump’s “final” deadline for Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that his Tuesday‑evening deadline for a deal with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz is “final,” warning that failure to comply will trigger devastating strikes on Iran’s power plants, bridges, and wider infrastructure. The deadline, set for 8 p.m. Eastern Time (00:00 GMT), marks the latest in a series of repeatedly extended ultimatums that began in March, when Trump first threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s energy system if the crucial waterway stayed closed.
Escalating rhetoric and possible strikes
Trump has upped his rhetoric, telling reporters that Iran “can be taken out in one night” and that the U.S. could reduce the country to a pre‑industrial state if no agreement is reached. His latest posts and briefings stress that Iran’s recent peace proposal—offered via intermediaries—is “not enough” and that the time window for Tehran has effectively run out.
Iran’s stance and regional fear of escalation
Iran has rejected the latest U.S.‑backed ceasefire‑for‑Hormuz offer, insisting that any deal must meet its own conditions and warning that it will retaliate by targeting electrical infrastructure in Israel and Gulf states if American attacks begin. With U.S. forces and allies on higher alert and俄军 warning of a broader regional escalation, the world is watching to see whether Tuesday’s deadline passes quietly or triggers a new wave of airstrikes on Iran’s critical energy and transport nodes.
