TRUMP'S FINAL ULTIMATUM: OPEN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ BY TUESDAY 8 PM OR IRAN'S BRIDGES AND POWER PLANTS WILL BE DESTROYED

 TRUMP'S FINAL ULTIMATUM: OPEN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ BY TUESDAY 8 PM OR IRAN'S BRIDGES AND POWER PLANTS WILL BE DESTROYED

Trump’s Full Statements & Ultimatums (April 7, 2026)

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a series of dramatic and escalating threats against Iran, setting a hard deadline and promising widespread destruction. Here are his key statements in detail:

1. The Final Ultimatum on the Strait of Hormuz

· The Demand: Trump has given Iran a "final" deadline to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz for international shipping.
· The Deadline: He stated that Iran must comply by tomorrow (Tuesday, April 8, 2026) at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. He explicitly called this the "final, final ultimatum."

2. Threats of Widespread Destruction

· Targeting Infrastructure: If Iran fails to meet the deadline, Trump threatened to destroy "every major bridge and every single power plant" inside Iran.
· Specific Timeline: He made a highly specific claim about the speed of the operation, saying, "We have the capability to destroy 3 power plants per hour. The entire job would take us only 4 hours."
· "Finish Them in One Night": In a stark warning, Trump said, "Iran can be finished in one single night. And that night might be tomorrow night."

3. Reaction to War Crimes Questions

· Dismissing Concerns: When asked by reporters whether destroying civilian infrastructure (like power plants and bridges) would constitute a war crime, Trump dismissed the question outright.
· Direct Quote: He responded bluntly: "I’m not concerned about that at all. Not even a little bit."

4. On Diplomacy and the Ceasefire Proposal

· Claiming Active Talks: Despite the threats, Trump claimed that Iran has been an "active and willing partner" in negotiations behind the scenes.
· Rejecting the 45-Day Truce: He confirmed that Pakistan, acting as a mediator, had proposed a 45-day ceasefire. However, Trump rejected it, stating that the proposal was "not good enough."
· New Suggestion: He floated an unusual idea, suggesting that instead of Iran controlling the Strait, the United States should impose its own toll (or tariff) on every ship passing through the strait.

5. On Military Cooperation with Israel

· Joint Operations: Trump confirmed that the U.S. and Israel are conducting "joint, synchronized strikes" against Iranian targets. He praised the Israeli military’s role in what he called "Phase Two" of the air campaign.

Summary of the Current Situation According to Trump

· Ceasefire is unlikely to happen before his deadline.
· He believes military action can be short (4 hours) and decisive.
· He is not worried about legal or humanitarian consequences for targeting infrastructure.