Trump Threatens to Take Iran Oil as Tuesday Deadline Looms
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Now Trump focuses in the Iran oil! In an explosive series of expletive-laden posts on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, President Donald Trump delivered his final deadline to the Iranian regime. Threatening a coordinated strike on Tuesday that he dubbed “Power Plant Day” and “Bridge Day,” the President demanded the immediate reopening of the world’s most vital energy waterway or warned that Tehran would be “living in Hell.”
“Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “Open the F*****’ Strait, you crazy b******s, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH!”
The “Take the Oil” Ultimatum
Expanding on his social media rhetoric in an interview with Fox News, the President signaled a pivot toward a total military takeover of Iran Oil resources if the blockade is not lifted by Tuesday evening.
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Infrastructure at Risk: Trump explicitly warned that if a deal isn’t reached, “you’re going to see bridges and power plants dropping all over their country.”
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Resource Seizure: Echoing his long-standing “keep the oil” doctrine, Trump stated, “If they don’t make a deal and fast, I’m considering blowing everything up and taking over the Iran Oil.”
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Diplomatic Hopes: Despite the threats, the President claimed there is still a “good chance” for a resolution, noting that negotiations are ongoing through regional mediators.
“Unhinged Madman”: Washington Reacts with Alarm
The President’s “Easter Sunday rant” over the Iran oil has triggered a firestorm in Washington, with politicians across the spectrum condemning the language and the looming escalation. The Guardian reported that several lawmakers have labeled the President an “unhinged madman.”
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Democratic Backlash: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer described the posts as the “ravings of a dangerous and mentally unbalanced individual,” while some House members suggested the Cabinet should discuss the 25th Amendment.
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Conservative Pushback: Former staunch ally Marjorie Taylor Greene issued a condemnation, calling the threats “evil” and a betrayal of the “America First” promise to avoid expensive foreign wars.
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Humanitarian Concerns: Critics pointed out that targeting civil infrastructure like power plants and bridges directly harms the civilian population, moving the conflict toward potential war crimes.
Global Markets and the Energy Crisis
The Tuesday deadline comes as the global economy faces its most significant energy shock since the 1970s. Since the blockade began, the world’s energy markets have been in freefall:
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Supply Shortage: Global oil supply is estimated to be short by nearly 12 million barrels per day due to the closure of the Strait.
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Price Spikes: Brent crude has already surpassed $126 per barrel, with analysts predicting a jump to $150 if “Power Plant Day” proceeds and the U.S. attempts to seize Iran Oil fields.
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UK Readiness: The British government has reportedly finalized “worst-case” contingency plans, though they maintain that domestic crude stocks can sustain refineries for a limited period without imports.
Status of the Rescued Crew
The President also used his platform to confirm the successful extraction of the “highly respected Colonel” who had been missing behind enemy lines for over 24 hours. While the first pilot rescued earlier this weekend was a major victory, the Colonel is reportedly “seriously wounded” but stable.
