Washington – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he has set a deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. Otherwise, Iran will face attacks on energy facilities and bridges in the country. He confirmed that the deadline expires Tuesday evening.
Donald Trump said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal: “If they do nothing by Tuesday evening, they will have no power plants and no bridges left standing.” He added that there is a “good chance” of reaching an agreement with Iran before the deadline. Additionally, he expressed readiness to take strict measures if a quick agreement is not reached.
Deadline Extension and New Warnings
Donald Trump explained via social media posts that the deadline granted to Tehran has been extended by one day until midnight Tuesday–Wednesday GMT. He stressed that any failure to open the strait would be met with devastating destruction of vital infrastructure.
The U.S. president indicated that he had provided “immunity” to Iranian negotiators to ensure their safety during the talks. He confirmed that the core issue is no longer related to Iran possessing nuclear weapons. According to Trump, Tehran has abandoned this option.
Donald Trump also revealed that weapons had been sent to protesters in Iran through Kurdish groups in the region in the past. This was an attempt to support internal opposition against the government. However, there are conflicting official statements on this matter from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Trump’s warning comes amid escalating regional tensions. There are continued U.S. threats of military action against Iran if it fails to open the Strait of Hormuz or reach an urgent agreement ensuring the security of international navigation.
