Trump follows up with provocative post towards Iran

Fox News reported shortly afterwards from a telephone interview with Trump, in which he said that he thought it was possible that an agreement could be reached by Monday. "They're negotiating right now," he said, reported the reporter who spoke to Trump.

In his post on Truth Social, he again threatened to attack energy facilities and infrastructure such as bridges if Iran did not give in. "Tuesday is both Power Plant Day and Bridge Day in Iran. It will be an unforgettable experience!" Trump wrote, alluding to the threat of attacks on power plants and bridges. On Saturday, he had already posted a similar but far less offensive post.

The Iranian UN representation in Geneva stated on X that the threat of deliberate destruction of civilian infrastructure - power plants and bridges - was a violation of international law. "This rhetoric is not only unworthy of a president, but also shows a dangerous disregard for the Geneva Conventions and the protection of non-combatants." Diplomacy requires a minimum of legitimacy and not threats of "hell".

Trump had already given Iran an ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz, which is important for the global oil and gas trade, but extended it again last week. He said at the time that there would be no attacks on Iranian power plants until April 6 (US local time, 02:00 CEST April 7), referring to "very good" talks.

In the past few days, there have been further fierce attacks from both sides. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which is important for the global oil and gas trade, remains largely at a standstill.