US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning, saying the United States could decimate Iran in a single night if Tehran fails to reach a deal and the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global energy route, is not reopened before the deadline. President Trump has set a deadline of 5:30 AM Indian Standard Time tomorrow for reaching an acceptable deal that ensures the free flow of energy through the Gulf.

 

Speaking at a press conference at the White House, President Trump said the US could target Iran’s energy and transport infrastructure if the Strait remains closed. He warned that Iranian systems could be destroyed swiftly if no deal is reached, while noting that some Iranian leaders appear to be negotiating in good faith, though the situation remains uncertain.

 

Meanwhile, Iran has rejected US proposals for a ceasefire, demanding an end to hostilities, reconstruction assistance, and the removal of sanctions.

 

President Trump also criticized Pacific allies, particularly NATO countries, for not supporting US military efforts in the region. He expressed frustration that many allies declined to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which is vital to the global oil supply, despite US support for them in the past.

 

The press conference was held alongside the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, just days after US forces successfully recovered two crew members of an F-15 fighter jet downed in southern Iran.