President Donald Trump published a strongly worded post on his Truth Social platform, warning that Iran’s power plants and bridges would be destroyed if the nation failed to meet the Tuesday deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial shipping.

President Donald Trump reiterated an earlier promise to unleash “hell” on Iran, while also telling United States media that there was a “good chance” a diplomatic agreement with Iran could be reached.

Iran dismissed President Donald Trump’s ultimatum, labeling it “helpless, nervous and stupid.”

Rescue Operation in Iranian Territory

President Donald Trump’s latest threat was issued after United States officials announced that the second crew member of a United States fighter jet shot down over Iran had been rescued in a high‑risk operation deep inside hostile territory.

Following the downing of the United States F‑15 aircraft on Friday, the pilot and the second crew member ejected; United States forces recovered the pilot shortly thereafter.

Both United States and Iran forces then raced to locate the remaining United States serviceman in a mountainous region of south‑western Iran.

The incident occurred after more than a month of combat, during which Iran continued to respond to United States and Israel air strikes with attacks on Gulf Arab states allied with the United States and Israel.

Iran also halted normal transport activity through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a move that has driven global oil prices upward and stoked concerns about higher worldwide inflation.

Chronology of United States Deadlines

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz prompted President Donald Trump in March to announce a series of incremental deadlines for Iran to restore free navigation. President Donald Trump used his Truth Social platform on Sunday to reaffirm the demand for a swift reopening.

The paragraph below contains very strong language.

The paragraph below contains very strong language.

President Donald Trump wrote: “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.”

United States Media Appearances

President Donald Trump later participated in a series of interviews with United States media outlets. In an appearance on Fox News, President Donald Trump asserted that there was a “good chance” a deal would be reached on Monday, but added that President Donald Trump was also weighing the option of “blowing everything up and taking over the oil” if a rapid resolution to the war was not achieved.

President Donald Trump posted again on Truth Social, stating “Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!” – an apparent extension of the original deadline that had been set to expire on Monday, 6 April.

Gen Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi of Iran’s central military command responded to President Donald Trump’s threat, describing it as a “helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid action,” and warning that “the gates of hell will open” for President Donald Trump.

Israeli Involvement and Regional Attacks

Israel has targeted civilian Iranian infrastructure, with a petrochemical facility hit on Saturday representing the latest strike. Israel is reportedly awaiting United States approval to attack additional Iranian energy facilities in the coming week, according to defence officials.

United States‑Israel coordinated air strikes also damaged the Qasem Soleimani International Airport in south‑western Iran on Sunday.

Iran continued to launch drones and missiles at Israel and United States Gulf allies.

A residential building in the Israeli city of Haifa was directly struck by a ballistic missile on Sunday, resulting in four injuries.

Collateral Damage in the Gulf Region

Earlier in the day, authorities in Abu Dhabi reported fighting fires at a Borouge petrochemical facility after falling debris from an Iranian missile ignited the plant.

Kuwait announced that Iranian drone strikes caused severe damage to oil and petrochemical installations, while industrial and fuel plants in Bahrain were also targeted.