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Trump Sets April 21 Strait Deadline, Threatens Iranian Strikes

4/24/2026

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President Donald Trump set March 23 deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz, extending it to April 21 without evidence.
Iranian officials denied negotiations after Trump claimed talks on March 28.
Trump warned he would strike Iran’s power plants, oil wells and desalination facilities if strait stayed closed, a threat that experts said could be war crimes.
April 21 ceasefire proceeded despite disputes over strikes on Hezbollah and Iran’s control of strait.

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President Donald Trump set March 23 deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz, extending it to April 21 without evidence.
Iranian officials denied negotiations after Trump claimed talks on March 28.
Trump warned he would strike Iran’s power plants, oil wells and desalination facilities if strait stayed closed, a threat that experts said could be war crimes.
April 21 ceasefire proceeded despite disputes over strikes on Hezbollah and Iran’s control of strait.