‘The president is not messing around’: Trump sets new deadline for Iran, top adviser says this commander in chief stands by his red lines

A U.S. warplane takes part in Operation Epic Fury against Iran in March 2026 (U.S. Central Command)

PALM BEACH, Florida – President Donald Trump on Saturday evening announced a 48-hour deadline for Iran to fully open up the Strait of Hormuz, warning at 7:44 p.m. Eastern: “If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!”

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