President Trump said a deadline for Iran to reach an agreement or reopen the Strait of Hormuz is approaching, while an Iranian military commander warned of sustained retaliation if Tehran is attacked.
President Trump warned that Iran has roughly 48 hours to reach an agreement or open the Strait of Hormuz, signaling possible action if it does not comply. The new report adds that an Iranian military commander said Tehran would respond with sustained strikes on U.S. and Israeli infrastructure if Iran were attacked, escalating the confrontation described in the earlier account.