WASHINGTON, D.C. April 4, 2026.– The White House has amplified President Donald J. Trump’s latest warning to Iran, giving the country just 48 hours to “MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT” or face severe consequences.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) late Saturday, the official @WhiteHouse account quoted Trump directly:
“Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT. Time is running out — 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. Glory be to GOD!” — President DONALD J. TRUMP
The message was accompanied by a black-and-white graphic of Trump with the quote overlaid, styled as a direct presidential statement.
The ultimatum comes amid an ongoing six-week conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Iran has closed or heavily disrupted the Strait of Hormuz — a critical chokepoint through which roughly 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas passes — causing major disruptions to energy markets and international shipping.
Trump had previously issued a 10-day deadline for Iran to reach a deal or reopen the waterway, threatening strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure and power plants if Tehran failed to comply. Iran has rejected the demands, vowing retaliation and maintaining its blockade as leverage in the wider regional conflict.
The White House’s decision to repost the statement on its official account underscores the administration’s escalating pressure campaign. With the 48-hour window now active, global markets are bracing for potential military escalation that could further spike oil prices and heighten tensions across the Gulf.
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