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The tensions raised by US President Donald Trump have become quite drastic on April 6, 2026, as the president threatens the entire country [Iran] to be eliminated in one evening, and the evening might be the next evening. In a press conference at the White House, Trump promised to destroy all Iranian bridges and power plants in four hours should Tehran not meet his deadline on Tuesday evening to open the Strait of Hormuz, which is a strategically important location in Iran.

The statements were made in the context of US-Israel military events against Iran that have been dubbed Operation Epic Fury, and the aim is to eliminate nuclear threats and open major shipping channels. Trump outlined his plans of total destruction, which were that power plants will be burning and blowing and never to be used again by midnight unless an agreement can be achieved.

Iran has refuted the demands, terming them unfounded threats by a delusional president. The deadline will be 8 PM Eastern Time, April 7. Analysts caution that any attack on civilian infrastructure might result in dire humanitarian and economic effects on the global economy, especially in oil prices. Trump affirmed that he would rather not and that he does not want Iran to procure nuclear weapons. The globe awaits impatiently with the clock running out.