"Open the Fuckin' Strait": Trump threatens to start bombing civilian infrastructure Tuesday

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"Open the Fuckin' Strait": Trump threatens to start bombing civilian infrastructure Tuesday

Apr 5, 2026Center Left

President Trump threatened to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges starting Tuesday if the regime doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz. Why it matters: Trump's 10-day deadline to Iran is expected to expire Monday. He previously threatened to bomb the country's energy, water and oil infrastructure if no deal was reached to open the strait.Tehran has accused…

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