Hormuz Ultimatum: Trump Extends Deadline to April 7 as Iran Defies

The Hormuz ultimatum crisis reached its most critical phase on April 5. Trump extended the deadline for Iran to cease shipping attacks through the Strait to 8 PM ET on April 7, threatening strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure and bridges if Iran persists. Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei directly rejected the ultimatum, declaring Iran would continue attacking shipping. Pakistan proposed a 45-day ceasefire framework; FM Araghchi held mediation talks but Iran pushed for maximalist terms rather than acceptance.

Key facts

• •Trump extended Hormuz deadline to 8 PM ET April 7
• •Threatens strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure and bridges
• •Supreme Leader Mojtaba: Iran will continue attacking Hormuz shipping
• •Pakistan proposes 45-day ceasefire framework
• •FM Araghchi holds mediation call with Pakistani FM Dar
• •Iran pushes maximalist terms rather than accepting ceasefire