The Countdown Begins
In a brief but pointed post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote: “Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!” According to this timeline, the deadline translates to:
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Tehran: Wednesday, 3:30 AM
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GMT: Tuesday midnight (12:00 AM Wednesday)
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Bangladesh: Wednesday, 6:00 AM
Threat of “Unprecedented” Military Action
This specific timing follows a chilling warning delivered by Trump in a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal. He stated bluntly that if Iran does not take action by Tuesday evening, “not a single power plant or bridge will be left standing” in the country.
Global Energy Crisis Loosening
The tension escalated in February when the Strait of Hormuz—a vital artery for global oil shipments—was closed due to ongoing conflict. The closure has sparked fears of a massive energy crisis and skyrocketing fuel prices worldwide. Trump’s ultimatum signals that the United States is prepared to use extreme military force to restore maritime traffic through the strait.