Washington/Tehran – The Middle East edged closer to a potentially catastrophic escalation on Sunday as Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum to Iran, warning that the United States would launch sweeping strikes on Iranian infrastructure if Tehran fails to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening.
The warning, delivered through a combination of formal interviews and blunt social media posts, represents one of the most direct and aggressive threats yet in a conflict that has already stretched into its sixth week, with mounting casualties, economic disruption, and rising fears of a broader regional war.
Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, Trump said he believed a deal could still be reached within hours but made it clear that time was running out. “If they don’t do something by Tuesday evening, they won’t have any power plants and they won’t have any bridges standing,” he said, underlining both the urgency and severity of the US position.
