US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could destroy key Iranian infrastructure “in one night” if Tehran fails to reach an agreement before a deadline he set for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

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The ultimatum requires Iran to restore the free flow of energy shipments through the strategic Gulf route by 20:00 EDT (00:00 GMT) on Tuesday. The narrow waterway is one of the world’s most important oil transit corridors.

Speaking at the White House on Monday, Trump said the US was seeking what he described as an “acceptable” agreement that would ensure shipping could resume through the strait.

Deadline approaches amid uncertainty

At a news conference alongside Dan Caine and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Trump suggested that some Iranian officials appeared open to negotiations.

He said he believed “reasonable” leaders in Iran were negotiating in “good faith”, though he acknowledged the outcome remained unclear.

Iran has rejected proposals for a ceasefire and instead called for an immediate halt to hostilities, reconstruction following the conflict and the removal of sanctions imposed on the country.

Trump’s comments came days after US forces recovered two crew members from an F-15 fighter jet that had been shot down in southern Iran.

While praising what he called the “heroic” rescue operation, the president repeated his warning that the US could launch attacks on Iran’s energy and transport systems if the strait remained closed.

“The entire country can be taken out in one night — and that night might be tomorrow night,” Trump said.

Threats to infrastructure

Trump also said that if the deadline passed without agreement, Iran’s infrastructure could be severely damaged.

“They’re going to have no bridges,” he said. “They’re going to have no power plants.”

He added that Iran would be sent back to the “Stone Ages” if the US carried out such attacks.

Despite Tehran’s rejection of US demands so far, Trump maintained that negotiations might still produce results. He said the situation remained fluid following the deaths of several senior Iranian leaders in recent US and Israeli strikes.

“We’re going to find out,” he said.

Diplomatic efforts continue

A regional official familiar with the talks said significant progress was unlikely without a ceasefire first. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the negotiations, said communication with Iranian officials had been slow because of a communications blackout in the country.

According to the official, relaying messages and receiving responses from Tehran can take about a day.

Several countries, including Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt, have been involved in mediation efforts.

Trump declined to provide details of the US strategy, saying only that he had “the best plan” but would not reveal it publicly.

Legal concerns and criticism of allies

Some legal experts have warned that deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure could violate international law.

A former legal adviser to the National Security Council during the administration of Barack Obama told CBS News that sustained assaults on power plants and other civilian facilities could constitute war crimes.

Earlier in the day, Trump said he was not concerned by that possibility. He argued that the Iranian population would be prepared to endure hardship in pursuit of freedom, even though he said overthrowing Iran’s government was not the aim of US policy.

The president also criticised several US allies, including the NATO, the United Kingdom and South Korea, accusing them of failing to assist the United States during the conflict.

“That’s a mark on Nato that will never disappear,” he said, adding that the US does not “need” the UK.

According to the United States Central Command, American forces have carried out more than 13,000 strikes across Iran since the conflict began.

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Some disparage Trump, calling 'Taco' (Trump Always Chickens Out)

I can think of nothing of worth in that gas bag, but I am relieved he chickens out from so many of his war crimes dreams

Better that than his going for 'the whole enchilada' ya think

We'll see when the chips are down

Taco Tuesday or Taco Wednesday?

When you read headlines like this, the real question Americans should be asking isn’t just “Will this make us safer?” but “Are we prepared for the consequences?”

Any large‑scale military strike, especially against a country like Iran, doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It comes with real human costs on all sides.

For the United States, that means acknowledging the possibility of significant military losses. It’s easy for leaders to talk tough from behind podiums, but it’s ordinary service members and their families who bear the weight of those decisions.

Before anyone cheers on another conflict in the Middle East, they should be honest about what they’re willing to sacrifice.

For Iran, it’s not just the regime that suffers. It’s civilians, families, children, people who have no say in geopolitical brinkmanship, and who end up paying the highest price.

Whatever one thinks of Iran’s leadership, the people themselves are not the enemy, and they shouldn’t be collateral damage in a power struggle between governments.

At some point, we have to ask whether repeating the same pattern of threats, ultimatums, and military escalation has ever actually produced stability in the region. History suggests it hasn’t.

If anything, it has created more extremism, more instability, and more suffering.

Americans deserve to question whether this path leads anywhere except another endless conflict. And the world deserves leaders who understand that war is not a bargaining chip, it’s a last resort with irreversible consequences.

2 hours ago, Jim Waldron said:

When you read headlines like this, the real question Americans should be asking isn’t just “Will this make us safer?” but “Are we prepared for the consequences?”

Any large‑scale military strike, especially against a country like Iran, doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It comes with real human costs on all sides.

For the United States, that means acknowledging the possibility of significant military losses. It’s easy for leaders to talk tough from behind podiums, but it’s ordinary service members and their families who bear the weight of those decisions.

Before anyone cheers on another conflict in the Middle East, they should be honest about what they’re willing to sacrifice.

For Iran, it’s not just the regime that suffers. It’s civilians, families, children, people who have no say in geopolitical brinkmanship, and who end up paying the highest price.

Whatever one thinks of Iran’s leadership, the people themselves are not the enemy, and they shouldn’t be collateral damage in a power struggle between governments.

At some point, we have to ask whether repeating the same pattern of threats, ultimatums, and military escalation has ever actually produced stability in the region. History suggests it hasn’t.

If anything, it has created more extremism, more instability, and more suffering.

Americans deserve to question whether this path leads anywhere except another endless conflict. And the world deserves leaders who understand that war is not a bargaining chip, it’s a last resort with irreversible consequences.

Agree but its a bit toooo late now, TRUMP has painted a target on every Americans back, even when this stops the terrorist will not !! this will be trumps legacy American dead

2 hours ago, Jim Waldron said:

When you read headlines like this, the real question Americans should be asking isn’t just “Will this make us safer?” but “Are we prepared for the consequences?”

Any large‑scale military strike, especially against a country like Iran, doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It comes with real human costs on all sides.

For the United States, that means acknowledging the possibility of significant military losses. It’s easy for leaders to talk tough from behind podiums, but it’s ordinary service members and their families who bear the weight of those decisions.

Before anyone cheers on another conflict in the Middle East, they should be honest about what they’re willing to sacrifice.

For Iran, it’s not just the regime that suffers. It’s civilians, families, children, people who have no say in geopolitical brinkmanship, and who end up paying the highest price.

Whatever one thinks of Iran’s leadership, the people themselves are not the enemy, and they shouldn’t be collateral damage in a power struggle between governments.

At some point, we have to ask whether repeating the same pattern of threats, ultimatums, and military escalation has ever actually produced stability in the region. History suggests it hasn’t.

If anything, it has created more extremism, more instability, and more suffering.

Americans deserve to question whether this path leads anywhere except another endless conflict. And the world deserves leaders who understand that war is not a bargaining chip, it’s a last resort with irreversible consequences.

You are the voice of reason on this board. I think you would be a great neighbor. I still won't invite you to my swinging parties just yet, but I respect you as a man.

3 hours ago, Jim Waldron said:

When you read headlines like this, the real question Americans should be asking isn’t just “Will this make us safer?” but “Are we prepared for the consequences?”

I've taken this from your excellent previous post Jim, so I hope you don't mind because it's something that's been on my mind for some time.

I think it's very obvious that Trump was not prepared for "the consequences", indeed this whole escapade has the hallmarks of being put together by the worst patient in the mental asylum; I mean it shows no thought about the Straits of Hormuz being closed off, the fact that the Houthis and Hezbollah are proxies of Iran and would attack whatever target they chose if Iran came under attack, also the fact that there may be other hidden proxies of Iran around the Middle East.....and so on.

When you add to that the fact that the Yanks got their arses kicked in Afghanistan and Vietnam, and still went ahead with this "war" despite their poor history and record in such endeavours, you have to wonder why they haven't learned their lesson.

Furthermore, the cost of saving the two American airmen has been well over US$200 million and probably much more that we don't know about, so the question is, was it worth it and so far the answer has been a resounding NO, however it's not over yet and there may be much more to come, and I don't think it will be anything that will put the USA in a good light.

So in a nutshell, prices in the USA have risen substantially despite Trump's promises that they wouldn't, the allies of the US have kept out of the war because they weren't consulted about it in the first place, and anyway, America and Israel started it, so they should be left to finish it.

This war is a complete and utter stuff up driven by Trump, Vance and Hegseth et al and they deserve exactly what they get IMO.

1 hour ago, xylophone said:

I've taken this from your excellent previous post Jim, so I hope you don't mind because it's something that's been on my mind for some time.

I think it's very obvious that Trump was not prepared for "the consequences", indeed this whole escapade has the hallmarks of being put together by the worst patient in the mental asylum; I mean it shows no thought about the Straits of Hormuz being closed off, the fact that the Houthis and Hezbollah are proxies of Iran and would attack whatever target they chose if Iran came under attack, also the fact that there may be other hidden proxies of Iran around the Middle East.....and so on.

When you add to that the fact that the Yanks got their arses kicked in Afghanistan and Vietnam, and still went ahead with this "war" despite their poor history and record in such endeavours, you have to wonder why they haven't learned their lesson.

Furthermore, the cost of saving the two American airmen has been well over US$200 million and probably much more that we don't know about, so the question is, was it worth it and so far the answer has been a resounding NO, however it's not over yet and there may be much more to come, and I don't think it will be anything that will put the USA in a good light.

So in a nutshell, prices in the USA have risen substantially despite Trump's promises that they wouldn't, the allies of the US have kept out of the war because they weren't consulted about it in the first place, and anyway, America and Israel started it, so they should be left to finish it.

This war is a complete and utter stuff up driven by Trump, Vance and Hegseth et al and they deserve exactly what they get IMO.

Trump has been sheltered from consequences all of his New York City trust fund baby life….Its the rest of the world that suffers.The financial end does get his attention to a point but he has absolutely no empathy for the common citizen nor any other person….dangerous times indeed!

Iran stand firm and stand by the world stands with you tonight against the illegal Zionist provocative agression along with it's lap dog Trump.We pray to our gods or no gods at all that your will and strength will prevail however much Satan unleashes their demonic terrorism on your great country.

Make Iran Great Again - Inshallah.

1 hour ago, xylophone said:

I've taken this from your excellent previous post Jim, so I hope you don't mind because it's something that's been on my mind for some time.

I think it's very obvious that Trump was not prepared for "the consequences", indeed this whole escapade has the hallmarks of being put together by the worst patient in the mental asylum; I mean it shows no thought about the Straits of Hormuz being closed off, the fact that the Houthis and Hezbollah are proxies of Iran and would attack whatever target they chose if Iran came under attack, also the fact that there may be other hidden proxies of Iran around the Middle East.....and so on.

When you add to that the fact that the Yanks got their arses kicked in Afghanistan and Vietnam, and still went ahead with this "war" despite their poor history and record in such endeavours, you have to wonder why they haven't learned their lesson.

Furthermore, the cost of saving the two American airmen has been well over US$200 million and probably much more that we don't know about, so the question is, was it worth it and so far the answer has been a resounding NO, however it's not over yet and there may be much more to come, and I don't think it will be anything that will put the USA in a good light.

So in a nutshell, prices in the USA have risen substantially despite Trump's promises that they wouldn't, the allies of the US have kept out of the war because they weren't consulted about it in the first place, and anyway, America and Israel started it, so they should be left to finish it.

This war is a complete and utter stuff up driven by Trump, Vance and Hegseth et al and they deserve exactly what they get IMO.

Quote When you add to that the fact that the Yanks got their arses kicked in Afghanistan and Vietnam, and still went ahead with this "war" despite their poor history and record in such endeavours, you have to wonder why they haven't learned their lesson.

Reason being!! Americans are very Arogant ! think they are number one in the world and we (the world) owe our freedom to them !! Plus i think they are Stupid !!

3 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

Quote When you add to that the fact that the Yanks got their arses kicked in Afghanistan and Vietnam, and still went ahead with this "war" despite their poor history and record in such endeavours, you have to wonder why they haven't learned their lesson.

Reason being!! Americans are very Arogant ! think they are number one in the world and we (the world) owe our freedom to them !! Plus i think they are Stupid !!

A superb piece of yank bashing.

americans actually think the rest of the world likes them! They believe the american media. americans don't realize that for 80% of the world, they are far worse than the nazis. americans are so poorly educated that they don't even know the damage they have done in Africa, South America, Central Europe and Asia. Good riddance to the americans on the world stage. Welcome China!

21 minutes ago, 1tooth said:

A superb piece of yank bashing.

americans actually think the rest of the world likes them! They believe the american media. americans don't realize that for 80% of the world, they are far worse than the nazis. americans are so poorly educated that they don't even know the damage they have done in Africa, South America, Central Europe and Asia. Good riddance to the americans on the world stage. Welcome China!

Quote poorly educated that they don't even know the damage they have done in Africa, South America, Central Europe and Asia.

would agree with that statment but for the rest of your post "Welcome China" NO!!!!!! China is backward !! have worked for Chinese, very old fashioned worse than the YANKS

17 hours ago, webfact said:

Trump also said that if the deadline passed without agreement, Iran’s infrastructure could be severely damaged.

“They’re going to have no bridges,” he said. “They’re going to have no power plants.”

He added that Iran would be sent back to the “Stone Ages” if the US carried out such attacks.

Despite Tehran’s rejection of US demands so far, Trump maintained that negotiations might still produce results. He said the situation remained fluid following the deaths of several senior Iranian leaders in recent US and Israeli strikes.

“We’re going to find out,” he said.

The US Congress have abdicated their war powers to the POTUS which dejure makes him a dictator. I guess they feel when Dictator Donald Trump takes the entire world down, they won't be to blame. But they are because they are cowards who collectively urinate on our Constitution.

Congress are cowards.
Trump is literally a dictator.
And the American Experiment follows the Third Reich right down the toilet bowl.

We've a president who posts comments with language dredged to of that toilet bowl - ON EASTER SUNDAY!



So what does our dictator do today? He Intimates that he is going to nuke Iran.


It's a shameful time to be an American. The president is quite literally insane and our Congress is on permanent coward's vacation.

@spidermike007 @Jingthing
I criticized you guys a year ago about your opinion of Trump, but over the last month you have been proven 100% correct. I apologize.

Taco is here again, yawn, yawn.. The reality show from the White House starts another episode

Trump announces suspension of attacks on Iran for two weeks

“Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks,” said the president.

Trump announces suspension of attacks on Iran for two weeks

The regime is getting women and children to form human shields around energy infrastructure.

32 minutes ago, bannork said:

Taco is here again, yawn, yawn.. The reality show from the White House starts another episode

Trump announces suspension of attacks on Iran for two weeks

“Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks,” said the president.

Trump announces suspension of attacks on Iran for two weeks

So when Iran exposed the lie by not opening the straits of Hormuz?!

4 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

The regime is getting women and children to form human shields around energy infrastructure.

Civilians around civilian infrastructure.

Bombing either, individually or together, is a war crime.

8 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Civilians around civilian infrastructure.

Bombing either, individually or together, is a war crime.

No it isnt a war crime .

They are legitimate military targets

21 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

The regime is getting women and children to form human shields around energy infrastructure.

And Trump is talking about a Nuke !!! your hero is a madman !!!

8 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

No it isnt a war crime .

They are legitimate military targets

Absolutely not.

Neither civilians or civilian infrastructure are legit Targets, bombing either, individually or collectively, is a war crime.

13 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

Quote When you add to that the fact that the Yanks got their arses kicked in Afghanistan and Vietnam, and still went ahead with this "war" despite their poor history and record in such endeavours, you have to wonder why they haven't learned their lesson.

Reason being!! Americans are very Arogant ! think they are number one in the world and we (the world) owe our freedom to them !! Plus i think they are Stupid !!

Who kicked their arses?

13 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

No it isnt a war crime .

They are legitimate military targets

No. They are civilian infrastructure, almost by definition in civilian areas, which have been identified and proclaimed targets in a bizarre rant by a President, not because of any military significance but because he wishes to punish Iran for not accepting to his demands.

If one may quote him: “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again”.

Now if that is not a threat to a civilian population then frankly I don't know what is!

1 hour ago, bannork said:

Taco is here again, yawn, yawn.. The reality show from the White House starts another episode

Trump announces suspension of attacks on Iran for two weeks

“Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks,” said the president.

Trump announces suspension of attacks on Iran for two weeks

Good news then. The war be over soon. Life goes on as always.

Putin's gonna be miffed if the deal holds and the price of oil drops dramatically.

15 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

Who kicked their arses?

Afghanistan and Vietnam, and now iran American has NOT won a war, Major Wars: Many analysts argue the U.S. has not fought a major "war" without allies or a UN mandate since the late 19th century. Some consider the Spanish-American War (1898) to be the last war won entirely on its own.

1 minute ago, MikeandDow said:

Afghanistan and Vietnam, and now iran American has NOT won a war, Major Wars: Many analysts argue the U.S. has not fought a major "war" without allies or a UN mandate since the late 19th century. Some consider the Spanish-American War (1898) to be the last war won entirely on its own.

So those nations invaded and bombed America 50,000 times? You're off your tree. The last "ass" kicking was Pearl Harbour more than 80 years ago.

2 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

So those nations invaded and bombed America 50,000 times? You're off your tree. The last "ass" kicking was Pearl Harbour more than 80 years ago.

You need to read History And the post

1 minute ago, MikeandDow said:

You need to read History And the post

What history is that? America has bombed lots of nations and very few have bombed them. Look up the number of bombs dropped on Vietnam and the middle east then compare with bombs dropped on American soil.

33 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

And Trump is talking about a Nuke !!! your hero is a madman !!!

Is he? Where does he say he's going to nuke Iran?

It's now two weeks Tuesday, as Big Don' Don' aka' 2weak' has a mouth wash by the looks🤔