The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has threatened to destroy Iran’s power plants and bridges if upcoming negotiations scheduled for Monday, April 20, fail to produce an agreement.
The statement was posted on Sunday, April 19, via Truth Social, the social media platform owned by Trump.
The warning comes amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran following a breakdown in earlier diplomatic talks.
The planned negotiations are expected to take place in Islamabad, Pakistan, and represent a renewed attempt to reach a settlement after weeks of failed diplomacy and rising military and economic pressure in the region.
Trump described the proposed agreement as a “very fair and reasonable DEAL,” urging Iran to accept it and warning that failure of the talks could trigger U.S. strikes on key infrastructure inside the country.
He confirmed that U.S. representatives would travel to Islamabad for the scheduled negotiations. He said the talks were expected to hold on Monday evening, stressing that the outcome would determine the next phase of U.S. actions toward Iran.
Trump also made additional allegations regarding maritime incidents and economic disruption linked to Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a key global energy corridor, making any disruption highly significant for international trade and oil flows.
Tensions in the Middle East involving the United States, Iran, and Israel have escalated since late February 2026, triggering a series of diplomatic and military developments.
The situation has remained fluid, with repeated accusations of ceasefire violations and renewed restrictions on maritime movement.
The ongoing tensions have had widespread global and regional economic implications, particularly in energy and aviation markets.
In Nigeria, rising jet fuel prices from about N900 per litre in February to around N3,300 by mid-April triggered threats of flight disruptions by airlines.
The Federal Government has intervened, urging airlines to suspend planned shutdowns and maintain operations despite rising costs.
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo said government engagement with stakeholders is ongoing, with an emergency meeting scheduled for April 22, 2026.