WASHINGTON D.C. April 19, 2026 – The White House today amplified a forceful statement from President Donald J. Trump, warning Iran that the United States is prepared to destroy every power plant and every bridge in the country if Tehran rejects what the president described as “a very fair and reasonable DEAL.”
The message, originally posted by President Trump on Truth Social and reposted by the official @WhiteHouse X account, comes amid heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump accused Iran of violating a ceasefire agreement by firing bullets at a French ship and a United Kingdom freighter the previous day. He also noted Iran’s recent announcement that it was closing the strait – an action he said was redundant because a U.S. blockade had already shut down passage.
In the full statement, the president detailed ongoing diplomatic efforts:
“My Representatives are going to Islamabad, Pakistan — They will be there tomorrow evening, for Negotiations… We’re offering a very fair and reasonable DEAL, and I hope they take it because, if they don’t, the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran. NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!”
Trump emphasized that Iran is losing $500 million a day due to the closed strait while the United States is unaffected, with American ships already rerouting to load cargo in Texas, Louisiana, and Alaska “compliments of the IRGC.” He concluded by declaring it “my Honor to do what has to be done” to end “the Iran killing machine,” a reference to policies he believes previous administrations failed to address over the past 47 years.
The accompanying graphic shared by the White House features a black-and-white portrait of President Trump overlaid with the bold headline “NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!” and the complete text of his post.
This latest escalation follows weeks of U.S. pressure on Iran over nuclear ambitions, regional proxy activities, and maritime security. The White House has not released additional details on the specific terms of the proposed deal or the timing of potential military action, but the president’s language leaves little room for ambiguity.
As negotiations are set to resume in Pakistan tomorrow, international observers are closely watching whether Iran will engage or risk direct confrontation with the United States.
Life News Agency will continue to monitor developments from the White House and the Strait of Hormuz.
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