Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum to reopen Strait of Hormuz

On Truth Social, Trump warned he would strike Iranian energy facilities if the strait remains closed and criticized U.S. allies for not committing forces. He added, 'the Hormuz Strait will have to be guarded… by other nations who use it – the United States does not,' in a post following his ultimatu

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On Truth Social, Trump warned he would strike Iranian energy facilities if the strait remains closed and criticized U.S. allies for not committing forces. He added, 'the Hormuz Strait will have to be guarded… by other nations who use it – the United States does not,' in a post following his ultimatum

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Ben Samuels

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02:59 AM • March 22 2026 IST

WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday gave Iran a 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that he would begin striking Iranian energy infrastructure if it does not comply.

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