Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Trump Iran war deadline threats and military action

U.S. President Donald Trump set a deadline of 8 p.m. Tuesday (Washington time) for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating strikes on its bridges and power plants. Iran rejected the ultimatum, calling Trump's threats 'delusional,' while issuing its own demands and dismissing a temporary ceasefire proposal. The standoff raised international concerns about potential war crimes, global energy disruption, and whether Trump would follow through or extend his deadline for a fourth time.