US President Donald Trump on Sunday (April 5) escalated his rhetoric, vowing to unleash unprecedented attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure, declaring that Tuesday would be "power plant day and bridge day all wrapped in one" in Iran, and warning that there would be "nothing like it."&nbsp;"Open the Fuckin’ strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in hell — just watch! Praise be to Allah," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.&nbsp;In his strongly-worded message to Iran, Trump used foul language and invoked the name of Allah, a highly uncharacteristic and unpresidential departure from the decorum traditionally expected of an American head of state and Commander-in-Chief.&nbsp;

&nbsp;The outburst came as Trump continues to pile pressure on Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz, the strategically vital waterway through which a significant portion of the world's oil supply flows, and which has emerged as a major flashpoint in the escalating standoff between Washington and Tehran in recent weeks.&nbsp;On Saturday, following a strike near an Iranian nuclear facility and the reported downing of a US aircraft, Trump took to Truth Social to renew his ultimatum. Referencing a previously issued 10-day window for negotiations, he warned that the final deadline was fast approaching.&nbsp;"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 rains down on them. Glory be to God!, President DONALD J. TRUMP," he wrote.&nbsp;Iran has effectively halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the war on February 28, triggered by a US-Israel bombing campaign against the Islamic Republic aimed at targeting top leadership, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and other senior IRGC officials. However, since late March, Iran has transitioned from a total blockade to a selective “Friendly Nation” transit policy. While the Strait remains strictly closed to US- and Israeli-linked vessels, Tehran has established a controlled corridor for countries it deems non-hostile.&nbsp;(Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.)&nbsp;

On Saturday, following a strike near an Iranian nuclear facility and the reported downing of a US aircraft, President Trump took to Truth Social to renew his ultimatum. Referencing a previously issued 10-day window for negotiations, he warned that the final deadline was fast approaching.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (April 5) escalated his rhetoric, vowing to unleash unprecedented attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure, declaring that Tuesday would be "power plant day and bridge day all wrapped in one" in Iran, and warning that there would be "nothing like it." "Open the Fuckin’ strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in hell — just watch! Praise be to Allah," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. In his strongly-worded message to Iran, Trump used foul language and invoked the name of Allah, a highly uncharacteristic and unpresidential departure from the decorum traditionally expected of an American head of state and Commander-in-Chief.

On Saturday, following a strike near an Iranian nuclear facility and the reported downing of a US aircraft, President Trump took to Truth Social to renew his ultimatum. Referencing a previously issued 10-day window for negotiations, he warned that the final deadline was fast approaching.

'Open the Fu**ing Strait, you crazy ba***rds': Trump threatens to unleash hell on Iran if Hormuz doesn't open by Tuesday

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Mar 28) in a sprawling, unfiltered address sought to rebrand the Strait of Hormuz as the "Strait of Trump." Speaking at the FII Priority Summit in Miami Beach, Florida, he also declared the Iran conflict a near-total victory, claiming US forces have neutralised 97 per cent of Iranian missile launchers. The POTUS confirmed the "regime change" in Tehran is effectively underway, citing the deaths of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei while floating a shocking claim about his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-modi-and-musk-report-reveals-surprise-third-voice-on-key-iran-war-call-what-was-he-doing-there-1774659712400">Trump, Modi...and Musk? Report reveals surprise third voice on key Iran war call—what was he doing there?</a><h2>Strait of Trump: An accident or intentional slip?</h2>While delivering a wide-ranging and at times unscripted address, Trump briefly referred to the Strait of Hormuz by a different name."They have to open up the Strait of Trump-- I mean, Hormuz. Excuse me. Such a terrible mistake," he said, before correcting himself. He later dismissed the slip, insisting there were “no accidents.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;We&#39;re negotiating now, and it would be great if we could do something, but they have to open it up. They have to open up the Strait of Trump—I mean Hormuz. Excuse me, I&#39;m so sorry. Such a terrible mistake.&quot; 🤣 <a href="https://t.co/TqZptrkEo0">pic.twitter.com/TqZptrkEo0</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/2037647811198558676?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Taking a dig at the media, he said, "The fake news will say, 'He accidentally said--' No. There's no accidents from me."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iranian-missiles-hit-prince-sultan-air-base-in-saudi-arabia-10-american-troops-wounded-1774651260852">Iran attacks Prince Sultan air base in UAE; 10 Americans wounded | Watch</a><h2>Claims of battlefield success</h2>Trump insisted that US forces had "knocked out 97 per cent" of Iran’s missile launchers and claimed thousands of targets had already been destroyed."We have another 3,554 targets left, and they will be done pretty quickly," he said, without providing evidence for the figures. He also reiterated that his war on Iran was actually a "military operation," which he said means that he doesn't "need any (congressional) approvals"."If it's a military operation, I don’t need any approvals. If it’s a war, you are supposed to get approval from Congress. So I call it a military operation," Trump said.<h2>Trump claims Mojtaba dead or...</h2>In some of his most striking comments, Trump suggested that political change in Tehran was already underway. "The supreme leader is no longer supreme; he is dead," he said, referring to Ali Khamenei.He also made an unverified claim about Khamenei's successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, saying he was "either dead or in very bad shape". Trump added that he thinks that the new Iranian Supreme Leader "says - Just keep me out of this".<h2>What the POTUS said about the 3 US planes shot down over Kuwait</h2>Trump also used the speech to thank regional allies, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait, for their support during the conflict. At the same time, he criticised NATO, saying the alliance had failed to step up."If the big one ever happened, I guarantee you NATO wouldn't be there," he said. The POTUS also referenced a recent incident in which Kuwaiti forces mistakenly shot down US aircraft, describing it as an error involving "the finest missiles."

Did Donald Trump just rename the Strait of Hormuz? At a Miami summit, he called it the “Strait of Trump” before correcting himself, then insisted it wasn’t a mistake. He also made bold claims about Iran and the war’s progress.

Slip of the tongue or something more? Scroll down to read.

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Mar 28) in a sprawling, unfiltered address sought to rebrand the Strait of Hormuz as the "Strait of Trump." Speaking at the FII Priority Summit in Miami Beach, Florida, he also declared the Iran conflict a near-total victory, claiming US forces have neutralised 97 per cent of Iranian missile launchers. The POTUS confirmed the "regime change" in Tehran is effectively underway, citing the deaths of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei while floating a shocking claim about his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei. Also read | Trump, Modi...and Musk? Report reveals surprise third voice on key Iran war call—what was he doing there? Strait of Trump: An accident or intentional slip? While delivering a wide-ranging and at times unscripted address, Trump briefly referred to the Strait of Hormuz by a different name. "They have to open up the Strait of Trump-- I mean, Hormuz. Excuse me. Such a terrible mistake," he said, before correcting himself. He later dismissed the slip, insisting there were “no accidents.”

Did Donald Trump just rename the Strait of Hormuz? At a Miami summit, he called it the “Strait of Trump” before correcting himself, then insisted it wasn’t a mistake. He also made bold claims about Iran and the war’s progress.Slip of the tongue or something more? Scroll down to read.

'Fake news will say...': Trump rebrands Hormuz 'The Strait of Trump'—was it a slip of tongue or deliberate? Watch!

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'Open the Fuing Strait, you crazy ba*rds': Trump threatens to unleash hell on Iran if Hormuz doesn't open by Tuesday

Trump rebrands Hormuz 'Strait of Trump': A slip of tongue or a hidden message?