Trump Issues Tuesday Deadline for Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has issued a sharp ultimatum to Tehran, demanding the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The President set a deadline for Tuesday at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, warning that failure to comply would result in U.S. strikes on Iranian critical infrastructure, specifically naming power plants and bridges. The escalation follows a period of heightened naval tension and a blockade of the strategic waterway. On the ground, military activity has already intensified. U.S. Central Command confirmed the successful rescue of an American airman whose jet was downed over Iran, while U.S. airstrikes in the region remain ongoing. Concurrently, Israeli forces launched a major strike against Iran’s largest petrochemical facility, further complicating the regional security landscape ahead of the U.S. deadline. Iran has responded with a mix of diplomatic appeals and military threats. The Iranian military warned of "devastating and widespread" retaliation if civilian targets are hit, while the speaker of Iran's parliament urged the U.S. to end the "dangerous game" and respect Iranian rights. The situation remains fluid as the Tuesday evening deadline approaches.