US President Donald Trump has issued a final 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, warning that "hell will break loose" if the country fails to either sign a new deal or fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, on Saturday, April 4, 2026, Trump reminded Tehran that his previously set 10-day deadline is rapidly expiring.

According to a report by the BBC, the President linked this aggressive stance to his broader goal of ensuring a "nuclear-free Iran" while also touting the economic benefits of his administration's tariff policies.

This escalated rhetoric has significantly heightened global tensions regarding the critical maritime trade route and the potential for direct military confrontation in the Middle East.