Trump extends Iran ultimatum, sets Tuesday deadline over standoff

Author: efosataiwo@vanguardngr.comPublished on: April 5, 2026Country: United States

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Trump extends Iran ultimatum, sets Tuesday deadline over standoff

US President Donald Trump extended his ultimatum to Iran by 24 hours, demanding a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks on infrastructure by Tuesday evening. Iran has blocked the vital shipping lane since the start of the US-Israeli bombing campaign on February 28. Trump expressed optimism about reaching an agreement and granted 'immunity from death' to Iranian negotiators, who reportedly conceded that they would not advance their nuclear weapons program.

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