“Trump” sets deadline for “Iran” to open Strait of Hormuz Deal

Reuters reported, Iran has rejected the US-mediated ceasefire plan brokered by Pakistan, which intended an immediate truce and opening of the Strait of Hormuz, followed by negotiations for a more comprehensive peace agreement within 15-20 days.

Following this, US President Donald Trump held a press conference at the White House, threatening to attack Iran "overnight" if it did not agree to the Strait of Hormuz accord by the deadline. This corresponds to 8:00 PM today (April 7th) local time in Washington, D.C., or around 7:00 AM tomorrow (April 8th) Thai time.

IRNA also stated that Iran's 10-point agenda includes an accord to stop the regional war, sanctions, and national reconstruction. Furthermore, if such an arrangement fails, Trump has set a deadline for Iran: "Every bridge and power plant in Iran will be destroyed," he stated. The Israeli military also confirmed that it has carried out attacks against Iranian infrastructure. While this move by the US could be interpreted as a war crime, Trump said, "No concerns. I hope I don't have to do this."

The Iranian envoy to the United Nations remarked, "The US action is a direct incitement to terrorism and clear evidence of war crimes under international law."

Meanwhile, Alireza Rahimi, Iran's deputy sports minister, urged Iranian artists and athletes to form a 'human chain' against the US at power plants across the country today. "We will stand together to say… Attacking public infrastructure is a war crime."

Source: Reuters