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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
James C. Reynolds

Trump posts swear-laden rant as he tells Tehran to ‘open the Strait or live in hell’

  • Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran, demanding they open the Strait of Hormuz by 10 am ET (2 pm GMT) on Monday.
  • Trump threatened that if the Strait is not opened, Iran would face a "Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day," implying attacks on infrastructure.
  • Writing on social media this afternoon he says: “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F***in’ Strait, you crazy b******s, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J. TRUMP”
  • US special forces successfully rescued a downed airman in Iran, who was the weapons officer of an F-15 jet shot down on Friday.
  • Trump described the rescue operation, which Israel assisted, as "one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History."

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