Trump Issues Iran Deadline Amidst Volatility and Criticism
President Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that severe consequences would follow within 48 hours if a deal was not reached or the Hormuz Strait was not reopened. This ultimatum follows an earlier deadline extended by Trump at Iran’s request, despite Tehran’s dismissal of a US proposal as one-sided. The situation escalates as Iran’s parliament speaker has also made veiled threats against the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, another critical global shipping route, questioning the world’s reliance on its passage.