politics
April 5, 2026
Trump warns Iran to reopen strait of Hormuz by Tuesday or face ‘hell’
President shifts deadline again for attacking power plants and bridges in expletive-ridden social media post
TL;DR
- Donald Trump threatened to attack Iran's power plants and bridges by Tuesday night if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.
- Iran's parliament speaker warned that Trump's actions would lead to the entire region burning.
- The US conducted a successful commando rescue of a pilot from a downed F-15E fighter jet in Iran.
- Trump previously extended deadlines for Iran and considered 'blowing everything up' and taking over oil if a deal isn't reached.
- Iran has acknowledged passing messages with the US but denies peace talks, fearing attacks on negotiators.
- Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf criticized Trump's 'reckless moves' and adherence to 'Netanyahu’s commands'.
- Chuck Schumer criticized Trump's social media rhetoric as 'unhinged' and a potential precursor to war crimes.
- International law professor Oona Hathaway stated that threatening civilian objects would constitute war crimes.
- Iranian authorities reported significant damage to civilian sites, including homes, medical centers, and schools, due to US-Israeli strikes.
- Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Israel destroyed 70% of Iran's steel production and confirmed attacks on petrochemical plants.
- Iran has targeted economic infrastructure in the Gulf, including a petrochemical complex in Bahrain and Kuwaiti oil facilities.
- Israel conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon, resulting in casualties.
- A suspension bridge (B1) in Iran was destroyed, with local authorities reporting civilian casualties.
- Trump posted a video of the bridge's destruction, stating it was a response to Iran not being serious about negotiations.
- Iranian engineers expressed shame and anger over the attack on civilian infrastructure, viewing it as an attack on national pride.
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