President Donald Trump has pushed back a deadline for Iran to either cut a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz from Monday to Tuesday, marking the latest in a series of deadline extensions. Trump warned that failure to comply would result in severe military action, stating, “Hell will reign down on them.”
Iran rejected the latest ceasefire proposal, according to the state-run IRNA news agency. Following the rejection, Trump indicated that Tuesday’s 8 p.m. deadline would be final, threatening strikes on Iran’s power plants, bridges, and other infrastructure.
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres reminded the United States that attacks on civilian infrastructure are prohibited under international law. Trump, speaking to reporters, said he was “not at all” concerned about such legal restrictions.
Trump’s shifting deadlines began on March 21, when he initially demanded that Iran fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, threatening U.S. strikes on power plants. Subsequent statements postponed military action multiple times, sometimes emphasizing progress in negotiations while expanding threats.
Iranian officials have expressed skepticism toward the Trump administration, citing past attacks during prior negotiations. Diplomats continue to pursue talks, but mistrust remains high.
As the new final deadline approaches, tensions in the region remain elevated, with military and diplomatic outcomes uncertain.
