“Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, as first reported by Politico. Senator Chris Murphy called Trump’s remarks “completely, utterly unhinged,” according to The New York Times. A senior Iranian official said the Strait of Hormuz “will remain blocked until Iran receives pay for war damages,” CNN reported. Strait of Hormuz tensionsThe recent developments centre around the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of global oil passes. (with IANS inputs)Also read- Trump’s ‘crazy b*****ds’ warning raises big question on what happens if Iran refuses US demands

Source: International New York Times April 06, 2026 05:14 UTC