India, April 4 -- US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it has 48 hours to comply with his demand to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face severe consequences.

In a message posted on his social media platform, he reiterated that time was running out for Tehran to act.

"Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT. Time is running out - 48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them," Trump said.

The warning follows an earlier extension of a deadline initially set for Iran to either reach an agreement with Washington or restore navigation through the strategic waterway.

Trump had extended the deadline by 10 days, moving it to April 6, after indicating optimism about ongoing diplomatic engagemen...