Trump says Strait of Hormuz is a "very big priority" amid ultimatum to Iran
President Trump's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if it doesn't make a deal to end the war by Tuesday is looming over a Pakistani ceasefire push.
Trump says Strait of Hormuz is a "very big priority" amid ultimatum to Iran
President Trump's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if it doesn't make a deal to end the war by Tuesday is looming over a Pakistani ceasefire push. Grouped from 25 articles across 11 sources.
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Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage
The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.
Middle East crisis live: Iran warns of ‘devastating’ retaliation after Trump’s expletive-laden threats over strait of Hormuz
Large explosions heard at South Pars gas field as US and Iran both receive new proposals for a potential 45-day ceasefire Trump warns Iran to reopen strait of Hormuz by Tuesday or face ‘hell’ ‘Unhinged madman’: US politicians react to Trump Iran threat A Japanese shipping firm said on Monday that an Indian-flagged tanker owned by its subsidiary had passed through the strait of Hormuz and was en route to India. A spokeswoman for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines told AFP that the Green Asha – a liquefied petroleum gas tanker – had crossed the waterway. Pakistan stands in solidarity with the brotherly people of the UAE and reiterates the urgent need for restraint and de-escalation in the region. Continue reading...
Trump makes explicit threat to Iran over Strait of Hormuz
President Trump posted an explicit, threatening message to Iran on social media on Sunday over the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump is set to hold a briefing Monday afternoon on the successful search-and-rescue mission for a missing crew member after Iran downed F15-E fighter jet. Nancy Cordes has more.
Live: Trump threatens to bomb Iran power plants in expletive-laden post
Donald Trump amps up pressure on Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, threatening in an expletive-laden social media post to target the country's power plants and bridges if the shipping lane is not opened. Follow live.
Trump threatens ‘hell’ for Iran over Hormuz Strait as deadline approaches
US president threatens to strike power plants and bridges on Tuesday in an expletive-laden social media post.
Trump renews threats to Iran’s civilian infrastructure in expletive-laden post
Tehran threatened to restrict another heavily used waterway in the region despite U.S. President’s deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz
‘Unhinged madman’: US politicians react to Trump’s expletive-laden threat to Iran
Marjorie Taylor Greene and Bernie Sanders among those responding with alarm to Trump writing ‘open the fuckin’ strait, you crazy bastards’ Middle East crisis – live updates Some US politicians have reacted with alarm and questioned the US president’s mental state after Donald Trump issued an abusive, expletive-laden threat to Iran in which he called on the regime to “open the fuckin’ strait [of Hormuz], you crazy bastards”, as he threatened to further attack the country’s energy and transport infrastructure. The US president wrote on his Truth Social platform: “ Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J. TRUMP. ” Continue reading...
Trump says Iran ceasefire proposal 'significant' but 'not good enough' as Hormuz Strait deadline nears
The 45-day ceasefire proposal, which could lead to an end to the war, is reportedly being discussed by the U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators.
Where are Iran’s power plants that Trump has threatened to destroy?
US President Trump threatens to destroy power plants, bridges by 8pm Tuesday if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz.
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 Middle East crisis – live updates Donald Trump issued an expletive-laden warning on Sunday that Tehran had until Tuesday night to reopen the strait of Hormuz or the US would obliterate Iran ’s power plants and bridges. Iran’s parliament speaker responded with a warning that the US president’s “reckless moves” would mean “our whole region is going to burn”. Continue reading...
Trump threatens Iran in expletive-filled social media post
Donald Trump unleashed a vulgar online tirade against Iran’s leaders as his deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices slide as Trump warns Iran to open Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday or face 'hell'
President Donald Trump warned Sunday in an expletive-filled social media post that Iran would be "living in Hell" if they do not open the Strait by Tuesday.
Trump gives Iran until April 7 night to open Strait of Hormuz, report says
The US president warned "they won’t have any power plants and they won’t have any bridges standing”, if the strait remains closed.
Trump vows Iran will be 'living in Hell' by Tuesday if Strait of Hormuz deadline missed
"Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!!" Trump said in a Truth Social post.
Trump again threatens Iran's infrastructure ahead of his latest Strait of Hormuz deadline
President Donald Trump has threatened major strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure and bridges ahead of his latest deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz
‘Embarrassing and juvenile’: Trump criticised for fiery, expletive-laden Easter message on Iran
In an expletive-laden post, the US president tells Iran: “Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell".
Trump vows to destroy Iran’s power plants and bridges unless it reopens strait
As war enters sixth week, the price of Brent crude rises slightly above $110 a barrel
Iran allows Iraqi ships through Hormuz strait
Tehran’s decision could allow 3mn b/d of oil to be released to international markets
Oman, Iran discuss smooth transit in Strait of Hormuz, Muscat says
The talks focus on a 'smooth passage' through the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran effectively blocks the vital waterway.
Trump offers no concrete plan as Strait of Hormuz closure shocks Europe
Economist James Meadway says US President Donald Trump offers threats but no clear plan to end the crisis.
Iran says Iraqi ships are allowed to use Strait of Hormuz
The declaration has the potential to unleash as much as three million barrels a day of Iraqi oil cargoes.
Iran says Iraqi ships can pass Strait of Hormuz as transits tick up
Tehran says Iraq will face no restrictions in waterway, praising country's 'struggle' against the US.
Trump threatens Iran with ‘hell’ as search continues for US airman
President says ‘time is running out’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz
French-owned ship transits through Iran-controlled Strait of Hormuz route
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