Key Takeaways:
President Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran on April 4, 2026, demanding Hormuz be reopened, or military action would follow. Bitcoin held near $67,000 as U.S.-Iran tensions escalated, with Operation Epic Fury striking over 9,000 targets since February 28. Pakistan is mediating talks alongside China and Saudi Arabia, but Iran rejected key overtures as the deadline clock runs down. Operation Epic Fury Targets 9,000+ Sites as Trump Issues New Iran Ultimatum“I just had a great conversation with @POTUS,” Graham wrote. “I totally support his ultimatum to the Iranian regime to open up the Strait of Hormuz and to do a peace deal. A massive military operation awaits Iran if they choose poorly. This regime has been severely crippled through Operation Epic Fury. Their reign of terror against the region and the world needs to come to an end, hopefully through a peace deal.”
