Iran warns of regional 'hell' as Trump sets 48-hour deadline for deal
2026-04-06 10:26:19 source：CGTN
April 5, 2026
Iran warned on Saturday that further escalation in its conflict with the United States and Israel could turn the entire region into "a hell" for its adversaries, after US President Donald Trump issued a fresh 48-hour ultimatum for Tehran to reach a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
The exchange of threats comes as the six-week-old war, which began with joint US-Israeli air strikes on February 28, has killed thousands of people, disrupted global energy flows and heightened fears of wider instability.
"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 reign (sic) down on them. Glory be to GOD!" Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.
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