Israel Iran War · 4 April 2026

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to deal

Global oil and gas trade faces risk as a key sea route stays closed. Donald Trump said on Saturday Iran must reach an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face severe US action. He referred to an earlier 10-day warning and repeated the deadline on his Truth Social account.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 April 2026 at 17:28

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