Iran command rejects Trump's 'helpless, nervous' ultimatum
· L'Orient TodayIran's central military command on Saturday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to destroy the country's vital infrastructure if it does not accept a peace deal within 48 hours.
General Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi, in a statement from the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said Trump's threat was a "helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid action."
Trump had said earlier that day that Iran had 48 hours left to make a deal on opening the vital Strait of Hormuz or face "Hell."
Aliabadi warned Trump that "the simple meaning of this message is that the gates of hell will open for you."
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