Setting a new deadline, already extended from an earlier March 27 deadline, Trump wrote on his social media platform on Sunday, "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran."
He also used strong language to warn that Iran would "be living in Hell" if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for roughly one-fifth of the world's oil supply.
Without specifying further details, he posted again a few hours later, "Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time!"
Just a few weeks earlier in late March, Trump had given Iran 48 hours to reopen the strait or face military action. He later delayed possible strikes several times, saying talks with Iran were making progress. The latest delay pushed the deadline to Monday before extending it again to Tuesday.
This series of delays appear to be buying time to avoid a longer war with Iran, but the conflict in the Middle East is unlikely to be resolved soon, since Iran has shown no sign of backing down.
Meanwhile, Trump is set to hold a press conference later in the day, where he is expected to highlight the rescue of a U.S. crew whose fighter jet was shot down by Iranian forces last week.
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