Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran

President Trump has doubled down on his April 6 deadline for Iran to reach a peace deal or face a significant escalation in military action.

The ultimatum specifically demands the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime corridor for global energy supplies that has been effectively closed for weeks.

Top allies like Senator Lindsey Graham have expressed confidence that the president is prepared to use 'overwhelming military force' if the deadline is ignored.

Meanwhile, the White House is seeking a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027 to sustain the intensifying conflict.