Trump Issues Another 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran

Washington: (Web Desk) – US President Donald Trump has issued a stark 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, demanding the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz as talks remain stalled.

The warning comes during the sixth week of escalating tensions between the two nations, which has already involved multiple countries and unsettled global energy markets. The Strait of Hormuz, which carries nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply, has been partially disrupted amid Operation Epic Fury, raising fears of a wider economic crisis. President Trump set an April 6 deadline for Iran to either strike a deal or restore access, signaling a potential military escalation if diplomacy fails.

Casualties Rise in US Forces Amid Ongoing War Against Iran

Meanwhile, the US military is conducting search-and-rescue operations for missing personnel after two American aircraft were lost in separate incidents—the first confirmed aircraft losses since the conflict began nearly six weeks ago.

One fighter jet went down over southwestern Iran, with one crew member rescued while another remains unaccounted for. In a separate incident, an A-10 aircraft was lost over the Persian Gulf. Iranian state media claimed the jet was hit by air defenses, though US officials have not confirmed whether it was shot down or crashed. The Trump administration has not yet issued an official statement on this incident.

With global oil markets on high alert and tensions escalating, the next 48 hours are critical and could determine whether the world faces a major conflict or a fragile diplomatic breakthrough.