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Trump Issues Ultimatum: Open Strait of Hormuz or Face Bombing

4/5/2026

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On April 5, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran that the Strait of Hormuz must be opened by Tuesday and that bombing of infrastructure would follow.
The warning followed a U.S. rescue operation in Iran.
Trump described the situation as a countdown to “all Hell” for Iran.
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has raised fuel prices since the U.S.-Israeli attack on Tehran began on February 28, 2026.

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On April 5, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran that the Strait of Hormuz must be opened by Tuesday and that bombing of infrastructure would follow.
The warning followed a U.S. rescue operation in Iran.
Trump described the situation as a countdown to “all Hell” for Iran.
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has raised fuel prices since the U.S.-Israeli attack on Tehran began on February 28, 2026.