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Trump Warns Iran of 48-Hour Deadline Amid Escalating Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran has 48 hours left on a 10-day deadline for a peace deal, as conflicts continue in the Middle East. Iranian media reported a reward of about $66,000 for capturing a missing U.S. airman alive, following incidents involving downed aircraft. The ongoing war, now in its sixth week, has affected energy prices and involved multiple attacks on infrastructure.
Apr 4, 4:40 PM·2m read1 source
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President Donald Trump announced on social media that Iran has 48 hours remaining on a 10-day deadline for negotiating a peace deal with the United States. This deadline was originally set and later extended to April 6 amid preliminary discussions. Fortune reported that Trump referenced his earlier ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz, warning of severe consequences if no agreement is reached.
In the context of these tensions, the U.S. is conducting search-and-rescue operations for a crew member from an F-15E fighter jet that Iran shot down on Friday. A second U.S. combat plane, an A-10 Warthog, also crashed in the Persian Gulf on the same day, with one pilot rescued.
Iranian media stated that Tehran offered a reward of approximately $66,000 to citizens who capture the missing airman alive, highlighting the intensity of the conflict.
The broader conflict began with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran starting February 28, marking its sixth week as of late March. This has led to rising energy prices and disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Those affected include Gulf Arab states, Israel, and international energy markets, with potential risks to civilian infrastructure if hostilities escalate.
Iran has reported strikes on its petrochemical plants and the perimeter of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, where one security staff member was killed, according to Iran's Tasnim news agency. Debris from aerial interceptions fell on buildings in Dubai, including an Oracle Corp.
facility, and caused damage in Tel Aviv and nearby areas, though no injuries were reported. Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom has workers at Bushehr, and the main sections of the facility remained unaffected.
Fortune reported that Trump claimed in a recent address that Iran lacked anti-aircraft equipment, a statement contradicted by the downing of U.S. aircraft. This incident represents the first known combat loss of a U.S. or Israeli plane since the attacks began.
