President Trump took to his Truth Social platform Saturday, April 4, to remind Iran’s leaders of an impending deadline, saying they now had 48 hours “to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT.” Trump continued, “Time is running out – 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. Glory be to GOD!”
Speaking on NewsNation, Julia Manchester, national political reporter for The Hill, noted that Iran may have gained leverage in negotiations after shooting down an F15-E Strike Eagle Friday — a blow to U.S. operations that left one airman missing as of Saturday afternoon in the U.S.