Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran demanding Strait of Hormuz be opened
Politics,Rhetoric,Politicians,Donald Trump,Iran,Iran War,Foreign Affairs,Foreign Policy
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US President Donald Trump has issued an expletive-laden threat against Iran's infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened
Trump says "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one" in Iran if the key shipping lane is not reopened
He reiterates his earlier threat to unleash "hell" if the country does not meet his 6 April deadline - previous deadlines given by the president have shifted and Trump tells US media there's a "good chance" of a deal being reached...
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