US President Donald Trump has issued a new 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reach a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports from prestigious international media. In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned that time is running out and that severe consequences could follow if his demands are not met.
According to those reports, the ultimatum is linked to a 10-day deadline announced on March 26, which is set to expire on April 6 in the evening, Washington time. At that point, Trump had indicated that the United States could take direct action against Iran’s energy infrastructure if there was no progress.
Details surrounding any potential agreement remain unclear, and it has not been independently confirmed whether active negotiations are currently underway. US officials have not provided additional comment beyond the president’s public statements.
Iran’s response has been swift and forceful. A representative of the Khatam al-Anbiya military command, cited by global media, warned that any expansion of the conflict would have serious consequences for the wider region. He stated that if hostilities escalate, “the entire region will turn into hell” for the United States and Israel.
The development comes at a time when the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes, remains at the center of the crisis. Control over the strategic waterway is widely seen as a key lever of pressure that Iran can exert on global markets and its adversaries.
Meanwhile, the situation on the ground is becoming increasingly complex. According to international media reports, a strike occurred near the Bushehr nuclear power plant, Iran’s only operational nuclear facility. Iranian authorities reported that a security guard was killed, while there were no indications of increased radiation levels.
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, expressed “deep concern” over the incident, stressing that nuclear facilities should never be targeted due to the risks they pose to regional and global safety.
Bushehr’s geographic location adds to the sensitivity of the situation. The plant lies relatively close to Gulf states, heightening concerns that any incident there could have broader regional implications.
At the same time, Russia has reacted by evacuating part of its technical staff from the facility. According to reports, employees linked to the state nuclear sector were withdrawn shortly after the strike, underscoring the level of perceived risk on the ground.
Developments are also unfolding elsewhere. Search operations are ongoing for a missing US pilot in southwestern Iran following the downing of a fighter jet. This adds another layer of tension, raising the risk of direct confrontation between forces.
In parallel, the conflict appears to be spreading beyond Iran’s borders. According to global media reports, Houthi forces in Yemen have launched missile and drone attacks toward Israel, targeting strategic locations. The Israeli military said it had activated air defense systems, with some projectiles reportedly landing in open areas without causing casualties.
These developments point to a broader regional escalation. Analysts warn that any further military action could have consequences not only for Middle Eastern security but also for global energy markets and international stability.
At this stage, it remains unclear whether the 48-hour ultimatum is intended as a pressure tactic for negotiations or a prelude to direct military action. What is clear is that rhetoric from both sides has intensified significantly, as the US deadline rapidly approaches.