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US and Iran Exchange 'Hell' Warnings; Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum
US and Iran Exchange 'Hell' Warnings Over Strait of Hormuz
Tensions between the United States and Iran are escalating, with both nations warning each other of 'hell.' On April 4 (local time), U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran that "all hell will break loose" if it does not open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, threatening further military action. This follows his statement on March 26 to suspend plans for destroying Iranian energy facilities for 10 days, making this a strong warning two days before the deadline. Iran immediately retorted, stating, "the gates of hell will open for you."
US Pilot Rescue and Stalled Negotiations
Amid these rising tensions, two F-15E fighter jet pilots, shot down in Iran on April 3, were successfully rescued by US special forces. President Trump hailed this as "one of the most daring operations in U.S. military history." Meanwhile, negotiations between the US and Iran remain at a standstill. Iranian state media reported that Iran rejected a US proposal for a '48-hour ceasefire' mediated by a third country. However, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi stated that Iran never refused a meeting mediated by Pakistan, emphasizing that their sole interest is in "conditions for a decisive and permanent end" to the war, seeking a conclusive peace rather than a temporary truce.
*Source: 한겨레 (2026-04-06)*
