President Trump gave a deadline of Tuesday, April 7 to reach an agreement with the Iranian regime, threatening further strikes on their infrastructure otherwise. Photo: Brendan Smialowski/Agence Franc

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday (April 6) told reporters that Iran could be taken out in one night, "and that night might be tomorrow night," warning Tehran it had to make a deal by Tuesday night,

Trump dismisses war‑crimes claims over Iran threats, saying he is “not at all” concerned as he warns of strikes on infrastructure.

The US president reiterated his previous threats to Iran, warning "the entire country can be taken out in one night - and that night might be tomorrow night".

President Trump posted an explicit, threatening message to Iran on social media on Sunday over the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump is set to hold a briefing Monday afternoon on the successful search-and-rescue mission for a missing crew member after Iran downed F15-E fighter jet.

Iran warned Monday that it will deliver a “crushing” response if President Donald Trump follows through on threats to hit Iranian power plants, bridges and other infrastructure unless Tehran lifts its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday made expletive-filled threats against Iran and its infrastructure if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline, after American forces rescued a wounded aviator whose Iran-downed plane fell behind enemy lines.

The spokesman for Iran's foreign ministry said that President Trump's repeated threats to attack the country's civilian infrastructure amounted to war crimes, as he acknowledged ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war but warned that "negotiation can in no way be compatible with ultimatums,