Bombshell Iran claim as Trump warned his commanders 'preparing to defy orders'

Bombshell Iran claim as Trump warned his commanders 'preparing to defy orders'Retired US Army Lt Gen Mark Hertling has sensationally claimed that military commanders are preparing to disobey President Donald Trump's orders on the war in IranCommentsNewsMichael D. Carroll and Eliana Nunes News Reporter11:42, 07 Apr 2026Updated 11:47, 07 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesDonald Trump has given Iran a deadline of 1am on Wednesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz(Image: Alamy Live News.)A former US general has sensationally claimed that military commanders are preparing to disobey President Donald Trump's orders on the war in Iran, as polls suggest roughly two-thirds of Americans disapprove of the conflict.‌Retired Lt Gen Mark Hertling made the remarks late on Monday after a dramatic escalation in rhetoric from the White House within the space of 24 hours.‌On Easter Sunday, Trump made expletive-laden threats against Iran and vowed to destroy its power plants and civilian infrastructure - which would be illegal under international law - if the country fails to open the Strait of Hormuz by his stated deadline of Tuesday 8pm ET (Wednesday 1am BST). On Monday, Trump threatened "complete demolition" of Iranian infrastructure and warned the US could take out Iran "in one night".‌Meanwhile, Iran has struck infrastructure targets in neighbouring Gulf countries and threatened to restrict another heavily used waterway - the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the Arabian Peninsula. State media report that Tehran has formally rejected a US proposal of a ceasefire, saying there needs to be a permanent end to the war.View 3 ImagesThirteen US service members have been killed in Iran, and two more died from noncombat causes(Image: Getty Images)Lt Gen Hertling appeared on the US news channel MS Now's Deadline White House podcast on Monday, where he alleged that those in charge of delivering Trump's orders in relation to his war on Iran are considering how to def...