Tehran and Trump trade threats amid renewed Iran war ceasefire proposal push | Euronews

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By&nbsp Malek Fouda &nbsp&&nbsp Aleksandar Brezar &nbspwith&nbsp AP Published on 06/04/2026 - 10:35 GMT+2 • Updated 11:44 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Copied Iran warns of more devastating retaliation if the US hits civilian targets, as mediators push a 45-day ceasefire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran threatened "much more devastating" retaliation if the US decided to strike civilian targets, Tehran-run state media reported, in an apparent reply to US President Donald Trump's threats to Iran's power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by Tuesday. Strikes across the region continue Meanwhile, US-Israeli attacks on targets in Iran have continued, with Iranian officials reporting intense strikes across multiple cities, including the capital, overnight into Monday. Go to accessibility shortcuts Share Comments Read more US launches rescue operation after state TV says American fighter jet downed in Iran Israel's PM says 70% of Iran's steel production capacity destroyed, hindering weapons production Tehran fires at Israel as Trump warns US has not started 'destroying what is left' in Iran Iran Donald Trump Israel US-Israel attack on Iran 2026 Iran war Ceasefire

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Iran warns of more devastating retaliation if the US hits civilian targets, as mediators push a 45-day ceasefire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran threatened "much more devastating" retaliation if the US decided to strike civilian targets, Tehran-run state media reported, in an apparent reply to US President Donald Trump's threats to Iran's power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by Tuesday.
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"If attacks on civilian targets are repeated, the next stages of our offensive and retaliatory operations will be much more devastating and widespread," the spokesperson of the Iranian top military command unit said on Monday.
Trump said on his social media platform Truth Social on Sunday that "Tuesday will be power plant day, and bridge day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it."
"Open the f****** strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in hell - just watch," he continued, adding: "Praise be to Allah."
Trump had already threatened Iran with "hell" in a separate social media post on Saturday unless it opened the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global energy shipments that has been choked off by Tehran's forces.
“Remember when I gave Iran 10 days to make a deal or open up the Hormuz Strait. Time is running out — 48 hours before all hell will reign down on them.”
Renewed ceasefire push
Meanwhile, Washington and Tehran have reportedly received draft proposals calling for a 45-day ceasefire and the reopening of the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
The proposal comes from Egyptian, Pakistani and Turkish mediators who are exploring ways to bridge the gap and end the fighting.
A source familiar with the proposal told the AP that mediators are hoping the 45-day window will provide enough time for extensive talks between Washington and Tehran to reach a permanent ceasefire.
The two countries have not yet responded to the proposal which was sent to Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff.
FILE: A man walks along the shore as oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz, seen from Khor Fakkan, UAE, March 11, 2026
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It remains unclear whether the draft has what it takes to halt the fighting, which has spiralled in the wider region as Iran continues to target countries hosting US bases, including the Gulf states and Iraq.
Tehran has previously indicated that it will not pause its attacks until the US agrees to its core demands – financial reparations and guarantees it won’t be attacked again.
Tehran has shown no signs of backing down from its stranglehold on shipping through the strait, which was shuttered after the Iran war started on 28 February.
The chokepoint strait has remained effectively closed for over six weeks, causing oil prices to surge dramatically worldwide. Brent crude, the international benchmark, traded at around $109 a barrel on Monday morning, a roughly 65% increase from pre-war levels.
Iran insists that the strait is open but not to any vessels belonging to the US, Israel or countries perceived by Tehran as helping them in their war efforts. Iran has allowed some vessels to pass, including crude exports to China and others who have paid for passage.
Strikes across the region continue
Meanwhile, US-Israeli attacks on targets in Iran have continued, with Iranian officials reporting intense strikes across multiple cities, including the capital, overnight into Monday.
The strikes reportedly killed 25 people in what Tehran says were attacks targeting civilian positions, including the Azadi Square in Tehran, as well as the grounds of the Sharif University of Technology.
The casualty figures inside Iran cannot be independently verified.
Israeli rescue teams search for missing people in the rubble of a residential building a day after it was struck by an Iranian missile in Haifa, Israel, Monday, April 6, 2026
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The attacks prompted a new wave of Iranian strikes targeting Israel and Tehran’s Gulf neighbours. Kuwait and the UAE announced early Monday that their air defences were activated in response to incoming threats.
In Haifa, authorities say two people were found dead in the rubble of a building destroyed by Iranian missiles.
Officials say the search was ongoing for two more people despite air raid sirens sounding, indicating additional incoming Iranian fire.
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
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### Areas for Consideration
- The proposal comes from Egyptian, Pakistani and Turkish mediators who are exploring ways to bridge the gap and end the fighting.
- FILE: A man walks along the shore as oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz, seen from Khor Fakkan, UAE, March 11, 2026 AP Photo It remains unclear whether the draft has what it takes to halt the fighting, which has spiralled in the wider region as Iran continues to target countries hosting US bases, including the Gulf states and Iraq.

### Implications
- ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT "If attacks on civilian targets are repeated, the next stages of our offensive and retaliatory operations will be much more devastating and widespread," the spokesperson of the Iranian top military command unit said on Monday.
- Trump said on his social media platform Truth Social on Sunday that "Tuesday will be power plant day, and bridge day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran.
- There will be nothing like it." "Open the f****** strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in hell - just watch," he continued, adding: "Praise be to Allah." Trump had already threatened Iran with "hell" in a separate social media post on Saturday unless it opened the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global energy shipments that has been choked off by Tehran's forces. “Remember when I gave Iran 10 days to make a deal or open up the Hormuz Strait.
- Time is running out — 48 hours before all hell will reign down on them.” Renewed ceasefire push Meanwhile, Washington and Tehran have reportedly received draft proposals calling for a 45-day ceasefire and the reopening of the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers iran, tehran, strait topics. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 829.