What could happen when Trump’s 48-hour Strait of Hormuz deadline lapses?

Published April 6, 2026 7:00am ET



Iran’s energy grid is set to face the full fury of the U.S. military power on Tuesday if the country does not make a deal with President Donald Trump.

The country could also face a revolt from civilian protesters supplied with U.S. weapons, the president suggested Sunday. 

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