The Iranian government received another strong warning from American President Donald Trump. Specifying to Iran that if the Strait of Hormuz was not totally open by 8:00 pm EDT Tuesday, Iran’s bridges, power plants, and other critical utilities in their country would be demolished within hours.
Speaking from the White House about a U.S.-mediated cease-fire proposal to Iran, Trump said that Iran had responded to the proposal, but said the response was not a positive one. If Iran did not comply with U.S. demands for the cease-fire, the United States would act immediately and decisively against Iran’s critical infrastructure.
In making this comment, Trump stated that if Iran did not open the Strait of Hormuz fully, all of the bridges in Iran would be destroyed, and all of the power plants in Iran would be destroyed, burning, blowing up, and never used again, and stated that “the entire country of Iran can be destroyed in one night.”
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reported that U.S. forces carried out more strikes on Iranian targets than on any single day since the conflict began. CENTCOM officials noted that over 13,000 Iranian targets have been hit overall, with more than 155 vessels damaged or destroyed in ongoing operations.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of global oil trade passes, remains a central flashpoint in the U.S.-Israel confrontation with Iran. Markets showed volatility on Tuesday as investors worried about potential supply disruptions, with oil prices climbing above $110 per barrel.
Administration officials described the hours ahead as critical, balancing last-minute diplomatic efforts with active military readiness. Trump has maintained that the United States prefers a negotiated resolution but stands prepared to act decisively to safeguard international shipping lanes and American interests.
As the deadline nears, tensions remain high across the region amid continued strikes and retaliatory threats.