Trump threatens Iran with sweeping strikes as tensions escalate

(Horizon Media) – U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face extensive military strikes if it fails to guarantee free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz within a set timeframe.

Speaking at the White House on April 6, Trump issued a sharp ultimatum, saying key Iranian infrastructure could be targeted within hours if conditions are not met. He suggested that energy facilities and transportation networks would be among the primary targets, stressing that the U.S. has the capability to act rapidly.

The warning comes amid continued confrontation involving the United States, Israel and Iran, with the Hormuz passage remaining central to the crisis due to its role in global energy flows.

In Tehran, newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei responded indirectly through a written statement, asserting that recent losses within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including senior intelligence figure Majid Hadami, would not weaken the group’s ideological or operational foundations. Khamenei, who assumed leadership following the death of Ali Khamenei in late February, has yet to appear publicly.

Diplomatic efforts to halt the fighting remain uncertain. Proposals reportedly conveyed through Pakistan have not produced a breakthrough, with Iran signalling it will only consider an agreement that guarantees a full end to hostilities and prevents future attacks. Iranian officials have also called for sanctions relief and reconstruction provisions as part of any settlement.

U.S. officials, however, have described Tehran’s position as overly rigid, casting doubt on the prospects for a near-term resolution. While backchannel contacts continue, both sides remain far apart, with the risk of further escalation persisting.