On April 6, Trump publicly referred to Iran as "beasts," declaring the final deadline would not be extended and threatening to destroy every bridge and every power plant in the country. The deadline is set for 8:00 PM EST on Tuesday, April 7 (8:00 AM Taipei time on April 8). UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed "shock," warning that attacking civilian infrastructure could violate international law.
When pressed by reporters on whether bombing civilian infrastructure constitutes a war crime, Trump deflected and dropped the term, adding: "Iran wants a ceasefire because we are destroying them. I gave them a chance, and they blew it."
No Extension, Oil to Be Taken, Bridges to Be Destroyed
Trump made it clear that the deadline for Iran would not change and that no ceasefire agreement has been signed. His threats were disturbingly specific: "If it were up to me, I'd just take the oil." "If Iran doesn't give in, there will be no bridges, no power plants." He went further: "Every bridge, destroyed by midnight tomorrow. Every power plant, shut down, burning, exploding."
The deadline is 8:00 PM EST on Tuesday, April 7, which converts to 8:00 AM Taipei time on Wednesday, April 8.
This is not mere rhetoric. On April 3, the U.S. military struck the B1 Bridge connecting Tehran with the satellite city of Karaj, killing at least eight people. The Strait of Hormuz has been blocked since February 28, straining global energy supply chains. Additionally, one U.S. pilot has been rescued, while another remains missing.
Trump's logic is clear: bomb one bridge first to demonstrate resolve, then issue an ultimatum—either Iran capitulates or faces even greater destruction.
UN Shocked, War Crime Allegations Surface
UN Secretary-General António Guterres publicly expressed "shock" at Trump's threats. Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, while measured in language, was clear in position: "Attacks on non-military targets that cause civilian casualties raise serious questions about legality and may constitute violations of international law."
Iran responded through state media, calling the U.S. actions "an open declaration of criminality" and reserving all countermeasures.
As the deadline ticks down, geopolitical premiums are already surfacing across multiple markets. Oil prices are experiencing increased volatility, and the crypto market is under pressure amid rising risk aversion—Bitcoin has repeatedly tested key support levels as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate.
The answer will come at 8:00 AM Taipei time on April 8.