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Trump ultimatum to Iran nears deadline with threat of strikes

President Trump gave Iran until Tuesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and warned of attacks on bridges and power plants if negotiations fail, escalating a conflict now in its sixth week.

Apr 7th 2026 · Iran

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  • Trump set a Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and threatened strikes on bridges and power plants if talks fail.
  • The US says its goals are to stop Iran from pursuing nuclear weapons and to limit its missile range and stockpile.
  • Iran has resisted, partially closed the Strait of Hormuz and carried out attacks on Israel and US-linked targets in the region.
  • Iran and legal experts say public threats to hit civilian infrastructure may violate international humanitarian law and could amount to war crimes.
  • An attack on Iranian infrastructure risks major disruptions to regional energy supplies, higher global fuel prices and wider escalation.

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