Trump news at a glance: president accused of ‘threatening possible war crimes’ in Iran post
Chuck Schumer accuses president of ‘ranting like unhinged madman’ in threat to obliterate Iran’s power plants and bridges.
Key US politics stories from 5 April
Donald Trump has faced sharp criticism after threatening to wipe out Iran’s power plants and bridges in an expletive-riddled https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/05/trump-iran-threats-politician-reactions">social media post on Sunday.
The US president told Iran: “Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell.” He separately suggested there was a “good chance” of an agreement to end the five-week war on Monday, telling US media that negotiations were happening.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/06/trump-administration-news-updates-social-media-post-today">Continue reading...Trump issues profanity-laden Iran ultimatum
- Trump warns he will 'blow everything up' unless Iran agrees deal with US as mediators push for 45-day ceasefire - live updates Daily Mail —
- Iran War Live Updates: Strikes Hit Israel and Iran After Trump’s New Hormuz Ultimatum The New York Times —
- Trump issues an expletive-filled threat against Iran as details of US aviator's rescue emerge ABC News —
- Iran threatens ‘much more devastating’ attacks after Trump’s F-bomb online rant Metro —
- Iran threatens Trump with 'devastating, widespread' retaliations following his expletive-filled vow to hit the country's power plants Daily Mail —