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US Warns Iran of "Largest Volume of Strikes" as Trump Sets Hormuz Deadline

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned Iran to expect the "largest volume of strikes" on Monday, with even more promised for Tuesday if no deal is reached. President Donald Trump criticized key allies like Japan, Australia, and NATO for not assisting in the conflict while praising support from Gulf nations. Trump asserted that Iran could be militarily "taken out" in a single night and cited extensive recent US air operations over Iran. The warnings come as Trump set a Tuesday deadline for Iran regarding the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Key Points: US Threatens Largest Strikes on Iran, Trump Sets Tuesday Deadline

  • US warns of largest strike volume in operation
  • Trump criticizes allies Japan, Australia, South Korea, NATO
  • Trump praises Gulf allies Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE
  • Trump claims Iran could be "taken out" in one night
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"Today will be largest volume of strikes": US Secy of War Pete Hegseth warns Iran

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warns Iran of escalating strikes. President Trump sets a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

"Choose wisely, because this president does not play around. - Pete Hegseth"

Washington DC, April 7

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned that, as per President Donald Trump directions there will be "largest volume of strikes" on Monday since the beginning of Operation Fury, adding that tomorrow's strikes will surpass today's if Iran doesn't make the deal to put an end to the war.

Addressing reporters at the White House, Hegseth cautioned Iran to "choose wisely", warning that President Trump "does not play around".

"Per the president's direction, today will be the largest volume of strikes since day one of this operation. Tomorrow, even more than today. And then Iran has a choice. Choose wisely, because this president does not play around," he said.

Additionally, Trump called out US allies who "didn't help" Washington in the war with Iran.

"Japan didn't help us, Australia didn't help us, South Korea didn't help us, and then you get to NATO -- NATO didn't help us," Trump said at a White House news conference.

Trump added of US assistance to the nations: "We've got 50,000 soldiers in Japan to protect them from North Korea; we have 45,000 soldiers in South Korea to protect us from Kim Jong Un."

Trump then commended some Persian Gulf nations for their support, "Saudi Arabia has been excellent, Qatar has been excellent, UAE has been excellent, Bahrain, Kuwait."

US President Donald Trump said that Iran could be "taken out" in a single night, suggesting that such a move could come as early as Tuesday amid rising tensions in West Asia.

He also claimed that American armed forces have conducted an extensive air campaign over Iran in recent weeks, carrying out more than 10,000 combat flights and striking over 13,000 targets over the past 37 days.

Trump's remarks came as part of his warning to Iran over reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz, for which he has set a deadline of Tuesday, 8:00 PM (Eastern Time).

- ANI

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Sarah B
The language being used is so aggressive. "Does not play around"? This isn't a game, it's people's lives. I have family working in the Gulf and everyone is anxious. The US should work with the UN, not go it alone.
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Rohit P
Trump complaining about allies not helping is rich. The US often acts unilaterally and then expects backup. Japan and South Korea host your troops! India has to walk a very careful diplomatic line here. Our national interest is stability.
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Priya S
The Strait of Hormuz is a global chokepoint. If it closes, our oil imports will be hit badly. The government needs to have contingency plans ready. This is a serious threat to our energy security.
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Vikram M
While I don't support Iran's regime, the idea that a country can be "taken out in a single night" is terrifying and shows a complete disregard for sovereignty. This sets a dangerous precedent. The world isn't America's playground.
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Karthik V
The numbers are staggering if true - 10,000 flights, 13,000 targets. The humanitarian cost must be enormous. Where is the international outcry? This is why India's policy of strategic autonomy and dialogue is so important.

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