India, April 7 -- Iran has formally rejected a 48-hour deadline issued by US President Donald Trump to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, further deepening the volatility of a conflict that has now persisted for over a month.
The rejection comes amid a significant escalation in military hostilities. On Monday, Iran confirmed the death of Majid Khademi, the head of its intelligence organization, in a joint operation involving the US and Israel. This strike follows a series of high-level losses for Iran, which has seen several top officials killed since the onset of hostilities on February 28.
President Trump, utilizing social media to communicate his demands, had threatened severe consequences, including strikes against Iranian power p...