Trump Sets Tuesday 8 PM Deadline for Iran Deal or Face Power Plant Strikes
President Trump has given Iran until Tuesday at 8 PM Eastern Time to make a deal to end the current war or face U.S. strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges. Trump said Iran could be "taken out in one night" and called this a "critical period."
President Trump announced a Tuesday 8 PM Eastern deadline for Iran to reach a deal ending the ongoing war between the two countries. If no agreement is reached, Trump threatened to bomb Iranian power plants and bridges.
Trump posted the specific deadline on Truth Social and told The Wall Street Journal that if Iran doesn't act "by Tuesday evening, they won't have any power plants." He also said Iran could be "taken out in one night," describing the situation as a "critical period."
The conflict centers around Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for global oil supplies. This marks day 38 of the Middle East conflict that has escalated tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Mediating countries presented a potential ceasefire deal to both the U.S. and Iran on Sunday, but Trump said he couldn't discuss those details publicly. Iran has reportedly rejected a proposed 45-day ceasefire.
The threatened strikes would target critical infrastructure that provides electricity to Iranian cities and transportation networks used by millions of civilians.
A major military strike on Iran's power grid could plunge millions into darkness and spike global oil prices. The conflict has already disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for world oil supplies.
Watch for Iran's response before the Tuesday 8 PM deadline and whether mediators can broker a last-minute deal.
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