Trump Social‑Media Ultimatum Threatens Tuesday Strikes on Iranian Power Plants and Bridges if Strait of Hormuz Stays Closed
President Trump posted a social‑media ultimatum saying Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz or the U.S. will strike Iranian power plants and bridges, writing “Open the F—-n’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH!” and explicitly naming Tuesday as “Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran.” He appended “Praise be to Allah,” praised a rescued F‑15 crew member as a “highly respected Colonel,” described the rescue as a dangerous raid “deep inside the mountains of Iran,” and announced a Monday afternoon news conference with Pentagon officials.
📌 Key Facts
- On April 5, 2026, Trump posted an Easter social-media message to Iran that included the explicit threat: “Open the F—-n’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH!”
- He specified “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran,” explicitly naming Tuesday as the target date for potential strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges.
- Trump appended the phrase “Praise be to Allah” to the post, an unusual religious sign‑off that has drawn attention on social media.
- He publicly praised a rescued F‑15 crew member as a “highly respected Colonel.”
- Trump described the rescue as a rarely attempted, extremely dangerous raid “deep inside the mountains of Iran.”
- He announced a Monday afternoon news conference with Pentagon officials to address the situation.
📊 Relevant Data
Approximately 20% of the world's total oil consumption passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
What is the Strait of Hormuz and why is it so important for oil? — Reuters
Black households in the US spend 43% more of their income on energy compared to White households.
Understanding Energy Burden: Why Some Communities Pay More — Institute for Energy Justice
In 2023, White people accounted for about 67% of enlisted troops in the US military, while Black people made up 17% of active-duty personnel, with overrepresentation in the Army compared to their 13.6% population share.
Here is the makeup of the US military and how it's changed — KSBW
US strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure, such as power plants, have damaged energy, water, and healthcare facilities, leading to potential war crimes by causing catastrophic harm to civilians.
Is the US committing war crimes by targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure? — The Guardian
A majority of Americans (56%) oppose US military action in Iran, with 86% of Democrats opposing it compared to 85% of Republicans supporting it.
U.S. Military Action Against Iran: Over Half Of Voters Oppose It, 74% Want Quick End — Quinnipiac Poll
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- Confirms the precise wording and tone of Trump’s threat, including the phrase: “Open the F—-n’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH!”
- Specifies that Trump wrote: “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran,” explicitly naming Tuesday as the target date for potential strikes.
- Notes that Trump appended “Praise be to Allah” to the post, an unusual religious sign‑off that is drawing attention on social media.
- Adds that Trump publicly praised the rescued F‑15 crew member as a “highly respected Colonel” and described the rescue as a rarely attempted, extremely dangerous raid “deep inside the mountains of Iran,” while announcing a Monday afternoon news conference with Pentagon officials.