Trump has issued an ultimatum to Iran! On April 4, U.S. President Trump stated: "Do you remember I gave Iran ten days—either reach an agreement or open the Strait of Hormuz? Time is running out—hell will descend upon them in just 48 hours. Glory be to God!" Previously, Trump posted that, at Iran's request, he had postponed the "destruction" of Iran's energy facilities by 10 days, with the deadline extended to 8 p.m. Eastern Time on April 6.
Evidently, Trump’s statement serves as a clear reminder that the ten-day deadline for Iran is about to expire. Iran would do well to act sensibly and quickly sit at the negotiating table, agreeing to allow the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump’s remarks, in a sense, constitute an ultimatum and extreme pressure on Iran. However, whether this time the U.S. is serious or merely bluffing, from Iran’s perspective, it is simply another reenactment of Trump’s familiar tactic of maximum pressure.
Iran likely sees through the entire charade—those claims of "hell descending in 48 hours" and the "ten-day deadline" are essentially electioneering and psychological intimidation. If the U.S. truly intended a full-scale attack, it would never repeatedly delay the deadline or openly issue warnings. After all, from a tactical standpoint, surprise attacks are far more effective than announcing one’s intentions before launching a fierce assault. The more fiercely Trump speaks, the more likely it is that he is constrained by hesitation. Iran, having nothing left to lose, is unafraid even if barefoot—after all, war has already reached this stage; what else could they possibly lose?
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