'Open the Fuckin' Strait, you crazy bastards': Trump threatens to blow up Iranian power plants, bridges

On 5 April 2026, Easter Sunday, Trump threatened to strike Iran's power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. In a profanity-laced post on Truth Social he said Tuesday would be 'Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day' and set a deadline of Tuesday evening, 8:00 PM Eastern. The Times of Israel and Al Arabiya reported that he later extended the deadline by 24 hours.

CNN reported that oil prices climbed after the threats. Trump also told Fox that he would 'take over' Iran's oil if there is no deal. Al Jazeera wrote that he offered no concrete plan while the closure of the strait shocked Europe.