Trump Issues New 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has given Iran a 48-hour deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Under normal circumstances, approximately 20 percent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments pass through this waterway, making it critically important for global energy supplies. Trump warned that if the waterway is not reopened within this timeframe, the United States will destroy Iranian energy facilities.

Trump posted this message on his “Truth Social” platform at 23:44 GMT on March 21, implying that Iran has until 23:44 GMT on March 23 (03:14 AM Tehran time on March 24) to comply. He stated, “If Iran does not fully and unconditionally open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours starting at exactly this time, the United States of America will strike and destroy their various energy centers, beginning with the largest facilities.”

According to Iranian state media, Tehran has warned that if an attack occurs, it will target American energy facilities across the Gulf region. The blockade imposed by Iran on the waterway and recent attacks on vessels have caused a significant surge in oil prices over the past weeks.