2 min readApr 6, 2026 08:08 AM ISTUS President Donald TrumpUS President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to “blow up” the whole of Iran if Tehran failed to reach a peace deal with Washington.The stern warning came as he claimed, in an interview with Axios, that the United States was in “deep negotiations” with Iran.“There is a good chance, but if they don’t make a deal, I am blowing up everything over there,” he said.Earlier, taking to Truth Social, the US President issued an expletive-laden post, threatening Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or Tuesday would be “Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one”.“Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah,” he wrote.He had earlier said that he would host a press briefing in the Oval Office on Monday, after the US military rescued two American airmen whose aircraft had been downed in Iran.The threats come ahead of Trump’s self-imposed deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil and gas chokepoint responsible for 20% of global oil passage, which has been effectively closed since war broke out between US-Israel and Iran on February 28.The Express Global Desk at The Indian Express delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:donald trumpAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...Live BlogAssembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Modi calls TMC ‘ruthless’, flags corruption, infiltration at Bengal rally20 minutes agoUS, Israel, Iran War Live Updates: Trump says ‘blowing up everything’ if Iran deal not reached by tomorrow24 minutes agoDubai Iran War News Live Updates: Trump’s deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz is Tuesday evening, says report40 minutes agoChetak Screen Awards 2026 LIVE Updates: Dhurandhar sweeps with 14 awards; Homebound bags Best Film award; Yami Gautam, Ranveer Singh named Best Actors6 hours agoRCB vs CSK HIGHLIGHTS, IPL 2026: RCB continue dominance as Chennai suffer 43-run loss at Chinnaswamy7 hours ago