Fox News cut into regular programming on Tuesday as the world watched nervously: President Donald Trump set a hard deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning of catastrophic consequences if the regime failed to comply.
During a White House press conference, Trump declared, "We are giving [Iranian regime] until tomorrow. After that, they are going to have no bridges. They are going to have no power plants."
US correspondent Griff Jenkins reported live that the president’s ultimatum came with unprecedented threats. "Less than 12 hours away, the president is threatening to destroy Iran’s infrastructure unless they agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz," Jenkins said. He added that Trump’s remarks have raised serious concerns about the potential for large-scale violence.
Bret Baier, Fox News’ chief political anchor, confirmed after a direct call with Trump that the administration is moving forward with contingency plans. "At 8 p.m. it’s happening. That’s what he said," Baier explained. "If negotiations produce concrete results today, that could change things but as of now, plans are in motion."
Meanwhile, reports from Iran show citizens forming human chains around bridges and power plants following government calls for public protection. The scenes highlight the tension and fear gripping the region as young Iranians respond to appeals to safeguard key infrastructure.
On social media, Trump escalated the rhetoric. In a Truth Social post, he wrote: "A whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will." He added, however, a note of cautious optimism: "Now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, maybe something revolutionary and positive can happen. We’ll find out tonight."
The escalation comes as Iran cut direct communications with the US, though talks through cease-fire mediators continue. International observers are closely watching the situation, fearing that any misstep could trigger a wider conflict.
0 Comments
Do you agree or disagree with this update? Share your thoughts and see what others think!