According to a report by Sky News, on Sunday April 5, 2026, President Donald Trump on Sunday delivered his most unambiguous ultimatum yet to Iran, warning that the United States would launch sweeping strikes against the country — including its bridges and power plants — if Tehran does not conclude a nuclear deal within days.
The comments, made during an interview with Australia’s ABC News, underscored the urgency and gravity of a diplomatic standoff that has drawn mounting international concern in recent weeks.
“If it happens, it happens. And if it doesn’t, we’re blowing up the whole country,” Trump said. “It’s going to be bridge day and it’s going to be power plant day in the country of Iran.”
Trump’s language was unsparing, leaving little room for ambiguity about the consequences he envisions should negotiations break down. He described the timeline for a deal as days — not weeks — and pushed back firmly on any suggestion that Iran would be given more room to maneuver.
“They have plenty of time to make a deal,” Trump said. “They don’t want to make a deal; their whole country is gone.”
The president also refused to rule out strikes on civilian infrastructure, saying that “very little” would be considered off limits in the event that diplomacy fails. Pressed specifically on whether civilian targets could be struck, Trump declined to elaborate, saying only, “I don’t want to talk about that.”
The statement arrives amid a broader pattern of Trump addressing multiple international media outlets in the same evening, with his remarks on Iran appearing to be the most consequential of the night. His administration has consistently maintained that a peaceful resolution remains its preferred outcome, but Sunday’s language suggested a commander-in-chief prepared to move swiftly should Tehran fail to act. Read_More…