US President Donald Trump kept up the pressure on Iran during a press interaction on Monday, mixing fresh threats with the possibility of a negotiated end to the war.
While most of the session focused on praising a recent US mission that reportedly rescued two American troops inside Iran, Trump made it clear that his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz still stands. He warned that if Tehran does not open the vital waterway by early Wednesday (Pakistan time), the United States could launch massive strikes that would “take out the entire country in one night.”
This follows Trump’s highly charged social media posts on Sunday, in which he used strong and profane language against Iran and appeared to mock Islamic sanctities while threatening to destroy bridges and power plants.
Pres. Trump is threatening to attack Iran’s power plants and bridges on Tuesday if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully opened by then.
In a profanity-filled post on his social media platform on Sunday, Trump said to the Iranian regime in part, “you’ll be living in Hell” if it did… pic.twitter.com/3Cbz1aT5VB
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Despite the aggressive tone, diplomatic efforts to end the conflict are still continuing. Reports suggest a potential 45-day ceasefire is under discussion, with Pakistan, Türkiye, and Egypt playing an active role in mediation. When asked, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said the peace process remains “ongoing.”
However, many observers believe that Trump’s repeated threats and disrespectful language are unlikely to bring Iran to the negotiating table. Iran has demonstrated its ability to withstand heavy pressure from the US and Israel, and such rhetoric may only harden its resolve.
Analysts point out that threats to target civilian infrastructure, such as power plants and bridges, could amount to violations of international law. For any lasting deal, Iran is seeking credible guarantees that it will not face further aggression.
Pakistan and other regional countries have been making commendable efforts to facilitate dialogue, but these initiatives risk failing if the cycle of threats and military action continues.
The coming hours will be critical. If Trump follows through on his ultimatum, the region — and the global economy — could face even more severe consequences from the ongoing conflict in the Gulf.
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