Trump tells Iran ‘open the f***in’ strait’ or ‘you’ll be living in hell’

Published April 5, 2026 8:20am ET



President Donald Trump on Sunday suggested the United States would unleash “hell” on Iran’s energy infrastructure on Tuesday if the country does not open the Strait of Hormuz.

“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***in’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah,” the president said in a Truth Social post.

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