Washington DC, April 6 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday 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.

During a White House press briefing, Trump said, "The entire country could be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night."

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).

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

His extended deadline came hours after he used unusually harsh language to convey his message, reminding Tehran of his deadline to 'make a...