The Daily Populous Sunday April 5th, 2026 evening edition
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Iran on Saturday rejected US President Donald Trump’s '48-hour ultimatum', in which he threatened to destroy the nation’s essential infrastructure if a deal is not reached within the stipulated time.Tehran’s central military command issued a strong response, with General Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters characterising the American president’s remarks as 'a helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid action.'Echoing the tone of Trump’s own message, he stated that “the simple meaning of this message is that the gates of hell will open for you,” according to AFP.Trump on Saturday in his Truth Social post warned Tehran of severe military consequences if Iran fails to act on reopening the Strait of Hormuz or reaching an agreement.The US President had earlier imposed deadlines on Iran amid rising tensions in West Asia, particularly over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT. Time is running out--48 hours before all hell will rain down on them. Glory be to GOD! President DONALD J. TRUMP.”The latest ultimatum comes despite recent indications of diplomatic engagement between the two sides.On March 26, Trump announced a temporary pause on potential strikes targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure.He had said the decision was taken following what he described as a request from Tehran, while maintaining that talks were progressing positively.In that statement, Trump said: “As per Iranian Government request, please let this statement serve to represent that I am pausing the period of Energy Plant destruction by 10 days to Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8 P.M., Eastern Time. Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake News Media and others, they are going very well.”Also Read | 'Hell will rain down': Trump's fresh 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to make a deal or open Hormuz Prior to this, he had also directed the US Department of War to delay possible strikes initially for five days, citing ongoing negotiations.The Strait of Hormuz remains central to the standoff, as it is one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes.Trump’s repeated warnings have focused on reopening the strategic passage, with earlier ultimatums also linking failure to comply with potential strikes on Iran’s energy facilities.

Kwikstep on April 5th, 2026 at 04:21 UTC »

Ever since he survived the shooting at his head, he thinks he is the new Jesus. My bets are he is going to destroy everything like he says.

8_bw on April 5th, 2026 at 04:11 UTC »

Iran continues to have no incentive to negotiate, they are genuine fanatics for their cause and leadership is happy to die or let others die in the name of the Islamic Republic. Unfortunately Trump is also a madman acting with no clear direction so I don't see how this ends with any type of "negotiations". Iran will just continue to ramp up the US domestic political price of the war until Trump tires of it, packs his things up, declares victory, and pulls out. Iran will trust the US less than ever and will be significantly weakened with no long term trajectory towards a peaceful solution

Israel is getting everything they want and will egg on Trump for as long as possible

leondanielstar9999 on April 5th, 2026 at 03:59 UTC »

Saturday morning, Iran has rejected Trump's 48-hours ultimatum in regards to opening the Strait of Hormuz, calling it 'helpless' and warned Trump: 'Gates of hell will open for you', according to AFP.

Earlier today, Trump reminded that his 10-day ultimatum gave to Iran is coming close, with 48 hours left to its expiry, warning Iran that the US will destroy all of its essential infrastructure.