Iran Vows Response to Attacks on Infrastructure Amid US Ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Iran demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with reports indicating a 10-day deadline or extension to Tuesday.
Iranian officials stated they would respond "in the same manner" to any attacks on the country's infrastructure, according to Amu TV. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared that the Strait of Hormuz "will never return to its previous state," as reported by Hurriyat citing Fars News Agency.
Hurriyat detailed that Iran closed the strait following US and Israeli attacks, affecting 20% of global oil transit and causing higher oil prices in several countries. IRGC naval forces are preparing a new order in the Persian Gulf, the report added.
Amu TV reported Trump threatened to target Iran's power plants and bridges. Separately, Trump described the US rescue of an American pilot from Iran as an "Easter miracle," drawing criticism for mixing religion and politics, including accusations from US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of betraying Christian values.
The conflicting details on the deadline length highlight ongoing tensions, with both sources confirming Trump's demand and Iran's defiance.
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Where reports agree
- Trump issued ultimatum/deadline to Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz
- Iran/IRGC responding defiantly to US demands/threats
Where reports differ
- Deadline details (extension to Tuesday vs. end of 10-day)
- Specifics of Trump's threats (power plants/bridges vs. general demand)
- Reason for Strait closure (US/Israeli attacks only in Hurriyat)
- US pilot rescue operation and religious rhetoric (only in Amu TV)
- IRGC preparing new order in Persian Gulf (only in Hurriyat)
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