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IRAN CEASE-FIRE

Iran command rejects Trump's 'helpless, nervous' ultimatum


A demonstrator wears a mask of U.S. President Donald Trump while holding a puppet of a baby with a mask of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an anti-war protest calling for an end to the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, April 4, 2026. (Credit: Florion Goga/AFP)

Iran's central military command on Saturday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to destroy the country's vital infrastructure if it does not accept a peace deal within 48 hours.

General Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi, in a statement from the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said Trump's threat was a "helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid action."

Trump had said earlier that day that Iran had 48 hours left to make a deal on opening the vital Strait of Hormuz or face "Hell."

Aliabadi warned Trump that "the simple meaning of this message is that the gates of hell will open for you."

Iran's central military command on Saturday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to destroy the country's vital infrastructure if it does not accept a peace deal within 48 hours.

General Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi, in a statement from the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said Trump's threat was a "helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid action."

Trump had said earlier that day that Iran had 48 hours left to make a deal on opening the vital Strait of Hormuz or face "Hell."

Aliabadi warned Trump that "the simple meaning of this message is that the gates of hell will open for you."