Iran’s central military command has rejected a 48-hour ultimatum issued by Donald Trump, who warned of severe consequences, including destruction of critical infrastructure, if Tehran fails to reach a peace agreement or reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Al Jazeera, the response from Tehran came amid escalating tensions following Washington’s warning of potential military action. General Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters strongly criticised the ultimatum, describing the US President’s remarks as “helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid.”
The sharp exchange follows a post by Donald Trump on his platform Truth Social, where he reiterated that Iran has “48 hours” to act or face significant military retaliation. He also referenced an earlier 10-day deadline tied to reopening the key shipping route.
The latest developments mark a shift from earlier diplomatic signals. On March 26, Trump had announced a temporary pause on strikes targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure until April 6, claiming it was in response to a request from Tehran and that negotiations were progressing positively.
Prior to that extension, Washington had issued multiple warnings, including an initial 48-hour deadline and a subsequent five-day delay in potential strikes, citing ongoing talks. The situation now reflects a renewed escalation in rhetoric, raising concerns over stability in one of the world’s most critical energy transit corridors.
