Trump Sets High-Stakes Deadline for Iran On April 7, 2026, Donald Trump escalated tensions with Iran by issuing a dramatic ultimatum demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping or face devastating U.S. military strikes. The warning came with a self-imposed deadline of 8 p.m. ET, marking what the U.S. president described … Continue reading Trump Issues Stark Ultimatum to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz as Deadline Looms