President Trump Issues Final Ultimatum for Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. Deadline
U.S. President Donald Trump has set a firm deadline of 8:00 p.m. on April 7, 2026, for Iran to agree to a permanent ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international oil traffic. Trump warned of 'Operation Crushing Revenge' and stated that 'Hell will reign down' if the ultimatum is not met. Iran has publicly rejected the proposal for a 45-day pause, demanding an immediate and permanent end to the war while claiming the maritime chokepoint has undergone irreversible strategic changes.
Date: April 7, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: diplomacy
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: CBS News