U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran could face a major military strike as early as Tuesday if it fails to meet a U.S. deadline.
Speaking on Monday, Trump warned that the country could be “taken out” in a single night if no deal is reached.
“The entire country could be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night,” he said.
He added that the U.S. has a plan to destroy key infrastructure.
“We have a plan… where every bridge in Iran will be decimated… where every power plant in Iran will be out of business… And it’ll happen over a period of four hours if we want it to.”
Iran has rejected a ceasefire proposal and is pushing for a permanent end to the war instead.
Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said earlier U.S. demands were “excessive,” adding that Iran’s position shows confidence, not weakness.
Trump said talks are still ongoing with the help of other countries.
“They’re negotiating, we think in good faith — we’re going to find out,” he said.
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He added that Iran has until Tuesday to respond.
The warning comes as tensions rise over the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil supply.
Fighting has also intensified across the region.
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said more strikes are expected.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Iran’s infrastructure could be targeted, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said recent attacks are weakening Iran.
Meanwhile, U.S. officials highlighted a recent rescue mission inside Iran.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe described the effort as “hunting for a single grain of sand in the middle of a desert.”
Hegseth added: “Shot down on a Friday… rescued on Sunday… a pilot reborn… God is good.”
The conflict, now in its sixth week, has killed thousands and raised concerns about global oil supply.
It remains unclear if a deal will be reached before the deadline.