Iran's UN ambassador takes swipe at Trump in final hours before Strait of Hormuz deadline

Fox News - World ConflictNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Greg Norman-DiamondApril 7, 2026 at 08:28 PM

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In the hours before President Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's UN ambassador, Amir-Saeid Iravani, criticized Trump's Truth Social post as "deeply irresponsible" and "profoundly alarming." Trump's post threatened strikes against Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened by 8 p.m. ET. Iravani stated at the UN headquarters that Trump was threatening to destroy civilian infrastructure and commit crimes against humanity. The White House responded by citing Iran's human rights abuses and regional actions, reiterating that Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons. The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global energy supply.

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Trump stated Iran can never have a nuclear weapon.

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Trump said, 'A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again'.

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Iravani called Trump's Truth Social post 'deeply irresponsible' and 'profoundly alarming'.

quote — Amir-Saeid Iravani100% confidence

Trump gave Iran until 8 p.m. ET to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes.

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The White House claims Iran has committed egregious human rights abuses for 47 years.

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China 30% Russia 30% Fox News ×240% UN ×370% United States ×270% Iran ×490% Amir-Saeid Iravani ×390% Strait of Hormuz ×595% Donald Trump ×6100%

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strait of hormuz 100% donald trump 90% iran 90% threats 70% u.n. ambassador 60% civilian infrastructure 60% nuclear weapon 50% international community 40%