U.S.-Iran War: Trump Threatens Hitting Iran With Few Hours Left on 10-Day Deadline

U.S. President Donald Trump warned of imminent strikes on Iran as the U.S.-Iran war continues escalating. The threat comes hours before a 10-day deadline expires Monday, tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump issued the warning in a Truth Social post after talks continue failing with both sides holding onto their positions.

US-Iran War Deadline and Trump Warning

Donald Trump said U.S. forces could target Iran’s bridges and power plants starting Tuesday. Attacks on power plants could lead to new oil and energy price surges. However, the strikes depend on whether Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz. 

Iran has rejected the ultimatum, maintaining its stance over the strategic waterway. The deadline follows ten days of indirect negotiations. According to officials, Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey facilitated talks between both sides. 

However, those discussions produced no breakthrough toward a ceasefire or reopening agreement. In a Truth Social post today, Donald Trump reinforced his position on attacks that could lead to the U.S.-Iran war escalating. He 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.

Strait of Hormuz Dispute and Escalation Risks

The Strait of Hormuz dispute may lead to U.S.-Iran war escalation. The passage, located between Iran and Oman, serves as a key global oil route. However, most shipping traffic has halted since the conflict expanded with U.S. and Israeli involvement.

Iran has allowed only limited vessel movement under its authorization. Meanwhile, international law treats the strait as a global transit route. This difference continues to drive tensions between Tehran and Washington.

According to Oman’s foreign ministry, officials met Iranian representatives Saturday. The talks explored options for ensuring smooth transit through the strait even as the U.S.-Iran War continues. However, no resolution has emerged from those discussions so far.

Tehran has also issued counter warnings. Iranian officials accused Trump of planning attacks on civilian infrastructure. They warned of potential retaliation targeting infrastructure in Israel and other Gulf states.

Military Developments and Market Reaction

Meanwhile, military activity continues alongside diplomatic pressure. As the U.S.-Iran War continues, Trump confirmed Sunday that U.S. forces rescued a wounded airman inside Iran. The officer went missing after an F-15E fighter jet was shot down Friday.

Source: Truth Social

Trump said the officer was rescued in a high-risk mission deep inside mountainous terrain amid continued U.S.-Iran war. He noted Iranian forces were searching in large numbers during the operation. The pilot from the same aircraft had already been rescued earlier.

In financial markets, crypto assets showed sideways movements. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $66,817, down from levels above $67,290 yesterday. As CoinGape reported, Bitcoin’s price could drop to $60k as Trump’s deadline on “reign hell” on Iran nears.

Source: TradingView

As per Polymarket data, there are low expectations for a near-term ceasefire in the U.S.-Iran war. Odds for an agreement by April 7 are at 1 percent. However, projections rose gradually, reaching 70 percent by December.

Source: Polymarket