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Key Takeaways: Trump threatened to strike Iranian power plants and bridges on April 7 if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly 20% of global oil supply, putting energy markets at risk during Operation Epic Fury. Trump told Fox News the U.S. sent weapons to Iranian protesters via Kurdish channels, estimating Iran killed 45,000 demonstrators. Trump Warns Iran on Easter Sunday: Open Strait or Lose Power Plants by Tuesday The post, published on April 5, 2026, read in full: “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F**kin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J. TRUMP.” The post appeared on his official Truth Social account and was immediately picked up by several major media outlets. The message sets April 7, 2026, as the deadline. If Iran has not cleared the Strait of Hormuz by then, Trump indicated the U.S. military will target Iranian energy and infrastructure. The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply. Iran has blocked or severely disrupted shipping through the waterway in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes conducted as part of Operation Epic Fury, a military campaign that began in late February 2026. Trump has issued multiple prior ultimatums throughout the conflict. Some deadlines have passed without full Iranian compliance. This post, written on a major Christian holiday and closing with “Praise be to Allah,” drew immediate attention for its profanity and tone. Trump: ‘We Sent Guns to the Protesters’ Separately, Trump gave a roughly 15-minute interview to Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst around the same time. In that interview, he confirmed the U.S. had covertly sent…

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