Trump gives Iran Tuesday evening deadline to open Strait of Hormuz after warning of strikes in fiery post: report
Published on April 5, 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump has given Iran a deadline for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, or face attacks on critical infrastructure. This comes after he warned of potential strikes in a statement to the Wall Street Journal. The deadline was set at 8:00pm on Tuesday. The White House could not be immediately reached for comment.
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