Trump's Iran Deadline: Massive Strikes Threatened

0:00On April 7th, President Trump just pushed back his deadline for Iran one more time, now set for Tuesday at 8 p.m. Eastern time. He wants them to open the Strait of Hormuz, fully or face massive strikes on their power plants, bridges, and more infrastructure. This is the latest in a string of delays after his first ultimatum, back on March 21st. Earlier threats started with 48 hours to comply or lose power grids, but Trump extended it five days after some talks, then another 10 days, to April 6th. He kept posting on true social, mixing warnings of total destruction with claims and negotiations were going great, even throwing in desalination, plants and oil wells. Iran shot down the latest ceasefire offer, and folks there say they don't trust Trump after past U.S. strikes during talks. The UN chief warned that hitting civilian sites breaks international law, but Trump told reporters he's not worried about war crimes at all. Monday, he wrapped up the rhetoric, saying no bridges or power left standing if they don't

1:02budge, and the whole country could be wiped out overnight. A regional official says, quiet diplomacy is still happening with both sides. Tensions stay sky high, with clocks ticking on Israeli TV, but Iran wants guarantees no more text, leaving everyone watching if this deadline sticks. Or slips again, stay informed with global news today. AI-powered updates.