Iran has rejected the latest ceasefire proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, state media reported Monday, as President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum threatening to destroy the country’s power plants and bridges if Tehran refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday.

Trump Issues Ultimatum to Tehran

President Trump delivered a direct warning Monday after an Easter event at the White House, stating Iran will have no bridges, no power plants, no anything if the strategic waterway remains closed. The president said Iran has been obliterated in the conflict but refuses to admit defeat. Trump told reporters the country does not want to cry uncle, but they will. A spokesperson for Iran’s military responded that any attacks on critical infrastructure would trigger fierce retaliation from Tehran.

Ceasefire Negotiations Collapse

Regional mediators scrambled to broker an agreement before Trump’s Tuesday deadline, organizing a framework proposal to end hostilities. Tehran rejected the ceasefire plan and issued its own ten-point counterproposal through the state-run IRNA news agency. The failed negotiations come as tensions escalate over the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments. President Trump scheduled a White House news conference for Monday afternoon to address the rescue of a crew member whose U.S. fighter jet went down over Iran on Friday.

Strategic Stakes Mount

The standoff centers on Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of global oil passes daily. Trump’s threat to strike Iranian power infrastructure represents a significant escalation that could trigger broader regional conflict. Military analysts note attacks on civilian infrastructure could draw international condemnation while strengthening hardline factions within Iran. The failed ceasefire talks leave little diplomatic space before Trump’s stated Tuesday deadline for military action against Iranian targets.

What Happens Next

All eyes turn to Tuesday as Trump’s deadline approaches with no diplomatic breakthrough in sight. The president’s ultimatum puts pressure on Tehran to choose between reopening the strait or facing strikes on critical infrastructure. Iranian officials show no signs of backing down, setting up a potential military confrontation that could destabilize global energy markets and draw additional nations into the conflict. The coming hours will determine whether last-minute negotiations can prevent further escalation in the already volatile situation.