The Media Line: Trump Warns ‘All Hell Will Reign Down’ if Iran Fails to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Within 48 Hours  

Trump Warns ‘All Hell Will Reign Down’ if Iran Fails to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Within 48 Hours  

By The Media Line Staff  

President Trump said Saturday that Iran has 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face a US response, warning that “all Hell will reign down on them” if no action is taken.   

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump wrote, “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 statement marked an escalation following earlier warnings tied to the strategic waterway.   

On Friday, President Trump indicated that Washington could take direct action regarding the strait, writing on social media: “With a little more time, we can easily OPEN THE HORMUZ STRAIT, TAKE THE OIL, & MAKE A FORTUNE.”   

The Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas is transported, has become a central flashpoint during the current conflict. Iran has restricted passage for countries it considers hostile, including the US, Israel, and their allies, while continuing to allow access to Russia, China, Pakistan, India, and other countries.   

Tehran announced Friday that Iraqi vessels would be permitted to transit the strait despite the broader restrictions. “We announce that our brotherly country of Iraq is exempt from any restrictions we have imposed on the Strait of Hormuz, and these restrictions only apply to enemy countries,” spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaghari said on state television.   

The disruption to shipping through the strait has coincided with a sharp rise in global energy prices. Brent crude has surged from roughly $65 to between $100 and $120 per barrel in early April 2026, reflecting the impact of the closure on international markets.