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Trump gives Iran 48 hours to reopen Strait of Hormuz or face strikes
President Donald Trump warned Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face strikes, after Iranian forces shot down two US military aircraft and engaged rescue helicopters amid ongoing hostilities.
Apr 5th 2026 · Iran
Insights
- On April 4, 2026 President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran has 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks.
- Trump had earlier given Iran a 10 day deadline and said he would pause strikes on Iranian energy facilities during that period.
- Iranian forces reported shooting down two US warplanes, an F-15E over central Iran and an A-10 near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Both crews ejected and US forces reported rescuing the pilots, while searches and rescue operations continued amid initial confusion.
- Two US Black Hawk helicopters came under fire from Iranian forces but left Iranian airspace, according to US officials.
- The threat comes as the US and Iran are in the sixth week of open conflict and have been conducting intermittent negotiations, and Iran had previously rejected the earlier US deadline.
Sources
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