Tensions hit a boiling point as Donald Trump issues a dramatic 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. With global oil routes under threat and pressure mounting, Trump warns of massive strikes on Iranian power plants if the passage isn’t reopened. The move signals growing urgency and limited options as the crisis deepens. Markets are rattled, allies remain divided, and fears of a wider conflict are rising fast. Is this a calculated strategy—or a desperate gamble that could trigger a major escalation in the Middle East?