Washington DC, April 5 -- As the tensions continue to escalate between the US and Iran, US President Donald Trump has appeared to extend the deadline amid mounting pressure on Tehran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!"

This came right after he used unusually harsh language to convey his message, reminding Tehran of his deadline to 'make a deal' or to 'open the Strait', noting that Tuesday will be the day when Washington will wrap up all of Iran's energy and civil infrastructure.

"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****n' Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living ...