Trump Issues Ultimatum to Iran: Threatens Total Destruction by Tuesday Deadline

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has issued a chilling ultimatum to Tehran, warning that the United States is prepared to “take out” the entire country of Iran in a single night if his demands are not met. In a series of provocative posts on his Truth Social platform, the President set a definitive deadline for Tuesday at 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time, labeling the looming threat as “Power Plant Day” and “Bridge Day” combined.

Trump’s rhetoric reached a fever pitch as he demanded the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning Iranian leadership they would be “living in Hell” should they fail to comply. This escalation follows recent comments where Trump claimed he has military options “more severe” than the destruction of infrastructure, asserting that while a 45-day ceasefire proposal is on the table, he remains the sole arbiter of any potential truce.

The President’s hardline stance is further complicated by his claims regarding the internal state of Iran and the safety of American personnel. Trump recently detailed a daring rescue operation of a US Airman, reaffirming a “leave no American behind” policy, while simultaneously suggesting that the Iranian population is eager for US intervention to topple their government.

Despite Iran’s state media rejecting current ceasefire proposals and calling for a permanent end to hostilities on their own terms, Trump continues to weigh aggressive strategies, including the potential seizure of Iranian oil. He argued that the Iranian people “want to hear bombs” as a signal of their impending liberation, claiming the nation would collapse “in two seconds” if the citizenry were armed against their leaders.

As the Tuesday night deadline approaches, the international community remains on edge over the prospect of a massive, one-night military campaign against Iranian infrastructure and beyond.