Trump Demands Strait of Hormuz Open by Tuesday or Hell Breaks Loose, Surprise
KEY POINTS
- •Trump demanded Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday, warning of 'hell' if ignored.
- •The IRGC announced Majid Khademi was killed Monday morning during ongoing tensions.
- •Japanese subsidiary Mitsui O.S.K. Lines reported Indian tanker Green Asha passed Hormuz on route to India.
On a Monday mood swing that could rival any daytime soap, Trump warned Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday or 'face hell,' which, judging by mid-2020s global chill, sounds like mild sarcasm. Meanwhile, the IRGC solemnly reported the death of Majid Khademi early Monday, proving even bad news parties stick to calendars. Adding to this international soap opera, Japanese shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines casually announced that its Indian-flagged LPG supertanker Green Asha boldly crossed the strait en route to India, essentially saying 'fuck you' to tension. Pakistan piped up to support UAE and call for de-escalation, playing the diplomatic group chat peacekeeper. The whole scene reads like a geopolitical group text where no one’s reading the last messages.
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(1 of 3)Source: Theguardian | Published: 4/6/2026 | Author: Aneesa Ahmed (now), Adam Fulton (earlier)