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As Iran edges closer to US President Donald Trump's April 6 deadline for a peace deal, Trump on Saturday warned the Islamic Republic that “all Hell will reign down” within 48 hours if Tehran fails to meet his demands, including reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT. Time is running out — 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. Glory be to GOD!”The latest warning follows an ultimatum issued by Trump earlier this week, in which he had set an April 6 deadline for Iran to agree to a deal that Tehran has repeatedly rejected.The US President, in his attempts at a truce, had sent Iran a 16-point proposal which leaders in Tehran had said was under review but refused as a sign of any negotiations with Washington.Earlier this week, Trump said he was seeking a deal with Iran before the April 6 deadline, claiming “significant progress” in talks while cautioning that time was running out.The two-time US President has already warned that if Tehran does not move forward and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the US could target critical energy infrastructure, including power plants, oil fields and export facilities.The warning came after the White House had paused strikes on Iranian energy assets for 10 days, a window set to expire on April 6, in an effort to create space for negotiations.Iran, however, has rejected US proposals, describing them as “unrealistic” and “excessive”, even as hostilities in the region continue.At the centre of the crisis, which began on February 28, is the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime corridor through which nearly a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies pass.Iran’s effective blockade of the route has heightened concerns over global energy flows and shipping disruptions.The US has also stepped up its military posture, deploying additional forces, including troops from the 82nd Airborne Division, while diplomatic efforts continue through backchannel negotiations.Oil markets have remained volatile, with prices trending higher as crude barrels reached as high as $120 amid fears of further escalation and limited signs of a near-term resolution.The broader conflict continues to intensify, with Iran claiming on Friday that it had shot down a second US F-35 fighter jet over central Iran which likely claimed the life of one of the two pilots who is still missing while the other was rescued.