Trump's Ultimatum to Iran: 48 Hours Before Hell Descends Over Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump stated that Iran has 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz. Trump threatened that Iran will face hell if it does not reach an agreement. “Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, as reported by AFP on Saturday (4/4/2026). “Time is almost up – 48 hours before all Hell will come down on them,” said Trump, adding: “All glory to GOD!” Trump initially threatened on 21 March to “destroy” Iran’s power plants, starting with the largest in the country, “if Iran does not FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS.” However, two days later, he stated that “very good and productive conversations” were underway with Iranian authorities. He then postponed the attack on the power plants for five days. He subsequently extended the deadline again, until it expires at 20:00 on Monday (00:00 GMT Tuesday). Experts say that attacks on civilian energy infrastructure could be considered war crimes.