US President Donald Trump set a deadline for Iran to reopen the Hormuz Strait. He gave Tehran time until Tuesday evening. Otherwise, he warned of destruction of power plants and bridges. Meanwhile, Iran responded firmly and placed a key condition before the United States. Therefore, tensions continue to rise across the region.
Trump repeated his warning during an interview with the Wall Street Journal. He again threatened severe action if Iran ignored the deadline. However, Iran showed no visible impact from these warnings. Instead, Tehran responded with a calculated and clear demand.
Iran’s Condition
Mehdi Tabatabai, linked to Iran’s presidential office, clarified Tehran’s stance. He stated that Iran would reopen the Hormuz Strait only under one condition. Specifically, transit toll revenue must partly compensate war damages. Therefore, Iran linked economic recovery directly with reopening the critical route.
Warning From Iranian Leadership
Meanwhile, Iranian Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf issued a sharp warning to the United States. He stated that reckless decisions could ignite the entire region. Moreover, he wrote on X that such actions would push America into disaster. Additionally, he accused the US of following Netanyahu’s directions firmly.
Trump’s Ultimatum And Timeline
Earlier, Trump issued a strict ultimatum to Iran. He said no power plants or bridges would remain after Tuesday evening. Furthermore, he shared the exact timing on Truth Social. He wrote that action could begin Tuesday at 8 PM Eastern Time. Therefore, the timeline added urgency to the situation.
Deal Possibility And Threat
However, Trump also expressed hope for a deal. He told Fox News that Monday offers a strong chance for agreement. He said talks continue actively between both sides. Nevertheless, he warned that failure would lead to destruction and oil seizure. Additionally, he used harsh language urging Iran to act immediately.
Impact On India
Meanwhile, India faces growing concerns from the situation. Currently, oil supply remains stable across the country. However, LPG supply presents a significant challenge. Therefore, the government promotes shifting customers to PNG actively. On April 5, officials confirmed around eight lakh customers switched in one month.
Additionally, fertilizer imports face disruptions from the Middle East. Supplies of urea and DAP already show impact. Therefore, prolonged closure of Hormuz could trigger a fertilizer crisis.
