Trump threatens Iran with ‘Hell’ over Strait of Hormuz in profane Easter post

President Donald J. Trump used his Truth Social platform on Easter Sunday to issue a blunt ultimatum to Tehran. In a 2,800‑character message he warned that if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz – the world’s most important oil conduit – the United States will target Iranian power plants and bridges the following Tuesday.

"Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH!"

The threat follows a high‑profile rescue of a downed American F‑15 crew member deep inside Iranian territory, which the president highlighted as a sign of U.S. resolve. Tehran has effectively blocked the strait, prompting a surge in oil prices and heightening fears of a broader regional conflagration.

Iran’s foreign ministry dismissed Trump’s claims of a cease‑fire request as “false and baseless,” while U.S. officials said a diplomatic solution remains contingent on an “open, free and clear” waterway. The incendiary language has drawn criticism from allies and raised questions about the administration’s escalation strategy ahead of a scheduled Pentagon briefing.