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Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz; Threatens Strikes on Oil and Power Infrastructure

Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz; Threatens Strikes on Oil and Power Infrastructure

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April 4, 2026

Trump Iran Ultimatum: President Donald Trump has issued a high-stakes 48-hour ultimatum to Tehran, threatening to strike Iran's critical oil depots and power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened immediately. As Operation Epic Fury intensifies, global markets brace for a potential total shutdown of Iranian energy assets.