BREAKING: Trump Makes Final Decision on Iran - 'No Other Choice'
President Trump on Saturday warned Iran of dire consequences if the Middle Eastern country does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz or agree to a ceasefire deal within 48 hours. “Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT,” he wrote on Truth Social. “Time is running out — 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. Glory be to GOD!”
The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route for oil, was closed by Iran in retaliation for the recent U.S.-Israeli attacks. The closure has unsettled the global energy market.
His latest statement reiterates a warning given by Trump on March 26, in which he stated that he would postpone attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure by an additional 10 days in hopes of reaching a deal.
Last weekend, Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum, promising to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if the country did not reopen this vital maritime chokepoint. This latest development follows Iran’s downing of two U.S. planes on Friday. All pilots and airmen from the aircraft have been rescued, the president announced late Saturday evening.
Trump dropped another warning to Iran after the last airman was rescued, sprinkled with colorful language: “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F**kin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah.”
Earlier, the president and commander-in-chief updated the country on the rescue of the remaining downed airman, a weapons officer aboard an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter:
WE GOT HIM! My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History, for one of our incredible Crew Member Officers, who also happens to be a highly respected Colonel, and who I am thrilled to let you know is now SAFE and SOUND! This brave Warrior was behind enemy lines in the treacherous mountains of Iran, being hunted down by our enemies, who were getting closer and closer by the hour, but was never truly alone because his Commander in Chief, Secretary of War, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and fellow Warfighters were monitoring his location 24 hours a day, and diligently planning for his rescue. At my direction, the U.S. Military sent dozens of aircraft, armed with the most lethal weapons in the World, to retrieve him. He sustained injuries, but he will be just fine. This miraculous Search and Rescue Operation comes in addition to a successful rescue of another brave Pilot, yesterday, which we did not confirm, because we did not want to jeopardize our second rescue operation. This is the first time in military memory that two U.S. Pilots have been rescued, separately, deep in Enemy Territory. WE WILL NEVER LEAVE AN AMERICAN WARFIGHTER BEHIND! The fact that we were able to pull off both of these operations, without a SINGLE American killed, or even wounded, just proves once again, that we have achieved overwhelming Air Dominance and Superiority over the Iranian skies. This is a moment that ALL Americans, Republican, Democrat, and everyone else, should be proud of and united around. We truly have the best, most professional, and lethal Military in the History of the World. GOD BLESS AMERICA, GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS, AND HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!
Mick Ryan, senior fellow for military studies at the Lowy Institute and a retired major general in the Australian Army, told CNN of the rescue mission, “US Air Force, US Army Special Forces, and a range of other organizations would have been coming together, doing crash planning and coming up with a range of different options to rescue both these crew members.” He added: “No one in the world could really pull this off like the US military has.”
JD Vance Remains Republicans’ Top Pick For 2028
Republicans and right-leaning independents still like Vice President JD Vance the best for the next presidential primary, but Secretary of State Marco Rubio moved up in a new Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll.
The poll asked 952 Republicans and 225 independents who lean Republican from all over the country to choose from 15 well-known conservative politicians or to pick “someone else” or “not sure.”
The current vice president, Vance, was the clear winner, with 36% of people choosing him. He got almost twice as many votes as Donald Trump Jr., who came in second with 19%. Another 14% said they weren’t sure, bringing the total to 70% of all respondents.
But both Vance and Trump Jr. lost some support since a similar October Voters’ Voice Poll. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on the other hand, gained ground.
Rubio only got 9% of the vote, but he was the third choice on the list and the second most popular candidate among independent voters.
This comes as President Trump asked a group of donors at his Mar-a-Lago estate for their thoughts about Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
“What do you think of JD Vance and Marco Rubio?” Trump asked, the Wall Street Journal reported.
According to sources who spoke to The Wall Street Journal, donors applauded loudly for Rubio. The applause for Rubio was reportedly louder than the reaction for Vance. The informal poll came one day after Trump placed Rubio prominently in the administration’s public posture.
Trump noted Monday during a press conference in Florida that Vance had been “less enthusiastic” about going to war with Iran. Trump also described differences in the way the two men approach politics and diplomacy.
“He gets a little bit tough on occasion; we gotta slow him down on occasion,” Trump said about Vance.
Trump then contrasted that approach with Rubio’s style.
“Then we have the opposite extreme,” Trump said.
“Marco does it with a velvet glove. But it’s a kill,” Trump said.
Despite the strong reaction from donors, a recent poll suggests Vance may hold greater influence among voters.
A survey conducted by the Daily Mail and JL Partners between March 2 and March 3 asked voters which figures have the most influence in Trump’s inner circle.
Vance led the poll with 19 percent. Rubio received 12 percent. Stephen Miller and Donald Trump Jr. were tied for third place. The poll surveyed 1,020 registered voters and had a margin of error of 3.1 percent.
The same survey found Rubio’s approval rating declined from 40 percent in February to 36 percent on Friday.
Thirty four percent of respondents said they disapproved of Rubio. Seventeen percent said they were neutral.
Fourteen percent said they were unsure.
Both Vance and Rubio have rejected suggestions that they are rivals. Vance addressed the issue during a February interview with Fox News.
“Marco is my closest friend in the administration,” Vance said.
“I think it’s so interesting the media wants to create this conflict where there just isn’t any conflict,” Vance said.
Rubio also addressed speculation about a possible 2028 presidential race. Rubio told Vanity Fair last year that if Vance runs for president in 2028 he would support him.
“If he runs for president in 2028, he’s going to be our nominee, and I’ll be one of the first people to support him,” Rubio said.
SEN. FETTERMAN STORMS SENATE — Drops Explosive Statement on IRAN That No One Saw Coming
SEN. FETTERMAN STORMS SENATE — Explosive Iran Remarks Shake Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a moment that immediately sent shockwaves through Capitol Hill, John Fetterman delivered a forceful and highly controversial statement on Iran that few in Washington saw coming.
Known for occasionally breaking with his own party, Fetterman stepped into the spotlight with a tone that was direct, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore.
A Statement That Broke Party Lines
During remarks tied to the ongoing tensions with Iran, Fetterman made it clear that his position sharply diverges from many of his Democratic colleagues.
Rather than calling for restraint, he has repeatedly supported aggressive action against Iran’s leadership and military capabilities—arguing that the threat posed by Tehran is too significant to ignore.
In past comments, he has gone as far as backing continued strikes and even endorsing the elimination of hostile leadership figures tied to Iran and its allies.
That stance has placed him in a unique position: a Democrat increasingly aligned with more hardline national security views typically associated with Republicans.
The Iran Conflict — A Dividing Line in Washington
Fetterman’s comments come at a time when Washington remains deeply divided over U.S. involvement in the escalating Iran conflict.
While many lawmakers have raised concerns about civilian casualties and the long-term consequences of military action, Fetterman has taken a different approach—emphasizing what he sees as the strategic necessity of confronting Iran head-on.
He has argued that Iran’s military capabilities have already been weakened significantly and that continued pressure is producing results.
At the same time, he has openly criticized narratives that he believes downplay U.S. and allied successes, warning that such framing may unintentionally benefit Iran’s broader strategy.
A Growing Rift Inside the Democratic Party
The reaction was immediate.
Behind closed doors—and increasingly in public—Fetterman’s stance has sparked frustration among fellow Democrats. Some see his comments as undermining party unity at a critical moment, while others view them as a reflection of deeper divisions over foreign policy.
In fact, Fetterman has already stood apart on key votes and actions related to Iran, including declining to join fellow Democrats in certain oversight efforts and supporting continued military operations.
Critics argue his rhetoric risks escalating tensions even further. Supporters, however, say he is showing “moral clarity” in confronting what they consider one of the most dangerous regimes in the world.
Why This Moment Matters
What made this moment stand out wasn’t just what Fetterman said—it was how and when he said it.
In a Senate chamber often defined by carefully measured language, his blunt tone cut through the usual political framing. It reflected a broader shift happening in Washington, where traditional party lines on foreign policy are becoming less predictable.
And in a conflict as high-stakes as Iran, those shifts carry real consequences.
What Comes Next
As tensions continue to unfold, Fetterman’s remarks are likely to fuel even more debate—both inside Congress and across the country.
Will his stance influence broader policy?
Or will it deepen the already growing divide in Washington?
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One thing is certain:
This wasn’t just another Senate speech.
It was a moment that forced Washington to pay attention.
