President Donald Trump issued a blistering ultimatum to Iranian leadership on Sunday, threatening the total destruction of the nation’s infrastructure unless the Strait of Hormuz is immediately reopened.
In a series of statements posted to Truth Social, the President warned that Tuesday would be “Power Plant Day” and “Bridge Day” for Iran, suggesting a massive coordinated strike against the country’s power grid and transportation networks. “Open the F**kin’ Strait, you crazy b**tards,” the President wrote, “or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH!”
The escalation comes on the heels of a successful, high-risk extraction of a second U.S. crew member from deep within Iranian territory.
The President confirmed that special operations forces rescued a “highly respected Colonel” from an F-15 crew who had been hiding in the mountains while Iranian military units “in big numbers” closed in.
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This followed a separate, seven-hour daylight raid to recover the aircraft’s pilot. While praising the “bravery and talent” of the military warriors involved, Trump used the momentum of the successful rescue to pivot toward a direct threat of total kinetic engagement.
The President has called for a mandatory news conference at the Oval Office on Monday at 1:00 P.M., where he is expected to appear alongside military officials to discuss the rescue and the impending Tuesday deadline.
With the Strait of Hormuz—a vital artery for global oil shipments—currently at the center of the standoff, the President’s latest comments signal an end to diplomatic posturing in favor of direct military consequences.
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