India, April 5 -- In a dramatic escalation of tensions in West Asia, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, warning that "all hell will rain down" if Tehran fails to either strike a deal or reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump reminded Iran of a previously announced 10-day deadline and said the clock was now running out. "Time is running out - 48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them," he wrote, underscoring the urgency of the situation.

The warning comes amid an intensifying conflict that has already disrupted global oil flows and heightened fears of a wider regional war. The Strait of Hormuz - a narrow maritime passage through which rou...