Trump Demands Iran Open the Strait of Hormuz, Threatening New Strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Iranian authorities to urgently open the Strait of Hormuz, employing a crude expression in his demand. In a message published on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated: "On Tuesday, Iran will have Power Plant Day and Bridge Day, all at once. Nothing like this will happen!!! Open the f***ing strait, you crazy bastards, or you will live in hell - Just watch! Praise Allah." This statement is part of Trump's efforts to secure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, where he has given Iran a 48-hour deadline to comply with his demand.

The U.S. President also threatened Tehran with new military strikes should they refuse, escalating tensions in the relationship between Washington and Tehran amid ongoing searches for a missing American pilot and increasing hostilities in the region. Trump's ultimatum has raised concerns about the potential for military confrontation in a strategically vital area through which a significant portion of the world's oil supply passes.

In response to Trump's threats, Iranian authorities declared that if further attacks on their infrastructure occur, "the gates of hell" would open for the U.S. and Israel. This rhetoric indicates a significant escalation of the conflict and Iran's readiness to respond to perceived aggression.

On April 2, Iran announced that it would allow vessels carrying "essential goods" to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. This move may be an attempt to ease tensions but does not diminish the threats posed by potential further military actions. The situation remains precarious, with both sides on high alert.

On April 3, it was reported that the U.S. lost two military aircraft in a single day. Iranian forces shot down an F-15E over their territory, resulting in one American pilot being rescued while the other was declared missing. On the same day, an A-10 Warthog was also lost near the Strait of Hormuz, with its pilot successfully saved. According to Western media, these incidents represent one of the most serious episodes of escalation, sharply raising the stakes in the confrontation between the U.S. and Iran.

That same day, The Wall Street Journal reported that efforts by Middle Eastern countries and other regional mediators, including Pakistan, to organize ceasefire negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have hit a dead end. This indicates that diplomatic efforts are failing to yield the desired results, and the conflict continues to escalate.

On April 2, Bloomberg reported that a container ship owned by a French company successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz. This marked the first European vessel to navigate the strait since its blockade by Iran, suggesting potential changes in the situation.

On March 31, The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump is prepared to end the war against Iran, even if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. This could indicate a shift in U.S. strategy in the region and a willingness to explore new approaches to resolving the conflict.

According to U.S. intelligence, Tehran is unlikely to agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, underscoring the complexity of the situation and the possibility of further escalation of the conflict. As tensions rise, the international community watches closely, hoping for a resolution to prevent a larger confrontation.