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Trump threatens Iran with "hell" if Hormuz strait isn't open in 48 hours
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President Trump threatened on Saturday that "hell will reign down" on Iran if the regime doesn't agree to open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
Key facts
- What they're saying: "Remember when the reporter gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT
- President Trump threatened on Saturday that "hell will reign down" on Iran if the regime doesn't agree to open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours
- Trump's 10-day deadline to Iran is expected to expire on Monday
- Behind the scenes: The indirect negotiations have been led by Vice President Vance and Iran's speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, with the mediation of Pakistani military chief, Field
Summary
Over the last ten days the U.S. and Iran have held indirect negotiations through Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey to try and reach a deal of a ceasefire in return for opening the strait of Hormuz. What they're saying: "Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) wrote on X that he spoke to Trump on Saturday about his ultimatum to Iran. "After speaking with President Trump, the reporter is completely convinced that he will use overwhelming military force against the regime if they continue to impede the Strait of Hormuz and refuse a diplomatic solution to achieve their military objectives," Graham said.