(AURN News) — President Donald Trump has extended a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that failure to do so could result in U.S. strikes targeting critical infrastructure.
Trump said Iran has until 8 p.m. Eastern Tuesday to reach a deal or face strikes targeting bridges and power plants across the country.
“They have a period of, well, until tomorrow at 8 o’clock. I gave them an extension. They asked for an extension of seven days. They have until tomorrow. We’ll see what happens. And after that, they’re going to have no bridges. They’re going to have no power plants. Stone Ages, yeah,” Trump said.
This is not the first deadline. Trump initially gave Iran 48 hours on March 21. That was later extended to a week and then again. He acknowledged he has given Iran another day and said Iran appears to be negotiating in good faith.
Iran has already warned it will retaliate forcefully if power plants or bridges are struck.
Whether the deadline holds or shifts, questions remain.
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