President Donald Trump delivered a final, profanity-laced ultimatum to Tehran on Sunday morning, threatening to dismantle Iran’s national infrastructure unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened immediately.
With a 48-hour deadline fast approaching, the President warned that the U.S. is prepared to rain “all hell” down on the region, ending a ten-day window he previously set for Iran to “make a deal.”
“Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!!” Trump posted to Truth Social. “Open the F—in’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH!”
The standoff centers on the Strait of Hormuz, a primary artery for the world’s oil supply that has been effectively shuttered since the conflict began in late February. The closure has triggered a spike in global oil prices and created a rift between the White House and NATO allies.
While the United Kingdom recently coordinated a 41-nation summit to discuss the economic “hostage” situation, French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly refused to join offensive operations, arguing that European nations shouldn’t be expected to support a mission they did not help plan.
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The President’s threats carry weight following a confirmed U.S. airstrike last Thursday on the B1 bridge in north-central Iran.
According to a U.S. defense official, that strike was designed to “eliminate a planned military supply route” for Iranian drones and ballistic missiles. Trump has already teased the timing for the next phase of the campaign, posting: “Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!”
Amidst the threats of escalation, the President also confirmed the successful recovery of a “highly respected Colonel” from an F-15 crew.
The officer was rescued from deep within the Iranian mountains while local military units were closing in “in big numbers.” This follow-up mission comes after a previous seven-hour daylight operation to rescue the aircraft’s pilot.
Praising the “bravery and talent” of the special operations teams, the President announced he will hold a news conference with military leadership at the Oval Office on Monday at 1:00 P.M. to discuss the rescues and the impending Tuesday deadline.
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