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Wicked Blue

(8,921 posts)
Sat Apr 4, 2026, 08:00 PM Saturday

Iran command rejects Trump's 'helpless, nervous' ultimatum

Source: AFP via L'Orient Today

AFP / 4 April 2026 16:53

Iran'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."

Read more: https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1502244/iran-command-rejects-trumps-helpless-nervous-ultimatum.html

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Skittles

(171,926 posts)
1. if Trump is indeed having medical issues
Sat Apr 4, 2026, 08:05 PM
Saturday

it is likely because Iran is very publicly calling his bluff.

Irish_Dem

(81,582 posts)
3. "The gates of hell will be open for you."
Sat Apr 4, 2026, 08:25 PM
Saturday

If there wasn't a USAF pilot on the lam, I would say Iran is speaking my love language.

Talitha

(8,050 posts)
6. To my recollection, he's never been called out like that before.
Sat Apr 4, 2026, 09:33 PM
Saturday

He probably hid behind the drapes and dropped a steamer the size of a locomotive.

Baitball Blogger

(52,451 posts)
7. I'm telling you, Iran rope a doped Trump.
Sat Apr 4, 2026, 09:56 PM
Saturday

They took all the hits and stayed with him every step. Now they own him.

Dan

(5,222 posts)
8. Yes, Iran is playing Donald like a drum, but now I am thinking....
Sat Apr 4, 2026, 10:11 PM
Saturday

What is the exit strategy - how do we (Iran and US) get out of this sewer that Donald and Bibi has created for us. Something to think on, thinking, thinking...thinking.

Talitha

(8,050 posts)
10. No, I don't think it's wrong - except he's taking all of us with him.
Sun Apr 5, 2026, 10:43 AM
Sunday

But yeah, it's amusing to watch that clown keep stepping on rakes. Anyone with an ounce of common sense would learn to watch where they're going, but he's just too stupid.
Say it with me, everyone: Just die, ffs!

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