Trump warns Iran of deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz: "Time is running out"

Politics Trump warns Iran of looming deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz: "Time is running out" By Lucia I Suarez Sang Lucia I Suarez Sang Associate Managing Editor Lucia Suarez Sang is an associate managing editor at CBSNews.com. Previously, Lucia was the director of digital content at FOX61 News in Connecticut and has previously written for outlets including FoxNews.com, Fox News Latino and the Rutland Herald. Read Full Bio Lucia I Suarez Sang April 4, 2026 / 12:27 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google President Trump warned Iran that the nation has 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating consequences."Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT," Mr. Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Time is running out – 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. Glory be to GOD!" The president's comments on Saturday come days after telling the American people in a prime-time address that "we've beat and completely decimated Iran.""They are decimated both militarily and economically and in every other way," Mr. Trump said, adding: "Their radar is 100% annihilated. We are unstoppable as a military force."The war, which began with joint U.S.- Israel strikes on Feb. 28, has killed thousands, shaken global markets, cut off key shipping routes and spiked fuel prices. A total of 365 American service members have been injured as part of U.S. operations against Iran, according to newly released Pentagon figures.The war shows no signs of slowing as Iran responds to airstrikes with attacks across the region.Mr. Trump had initially threatened on March 21 to "obliterate" Iran's power plants, beginning with the country's biggest, "if Iran doesn't FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS." Two days later, however, he said "very good and productive conversations" were being held with Iranian authorities, and that he had postponed any strikes on power plants for five days.Mr. Trump then pushed...