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Wicked Blue

(8,901 posts)
Sat Apr 4, 2026, 08:00 PM 23 hrs ago

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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Iran command rejects Trump's 'helpless, nervous' ultimatum (Original Post) Wicked Blue 23 hrs ago OP
if Trump is indeed having medical issues Skittles 23 hrs ago #1
I think he's quivering in his new bunker Wicked Blue 23 hrs ago #4
He's not used to people telling him to go F himself IronLionZion 23 hrs ago #2
"The gates of hell will be open for you." Irish_Dem 23 hrs ago #3
I thought targeting public electrical grids was a war crime? cstanleytech 22 hrs ago #5
To my recollection, he's never been called out like that before. Talitha 22 hrs ago #6
I'm telling you, Iran rope a doped Trump. Baitball Blogger 21 hrs ago #7
Yes, Iran is playing Donald like a drum, but now I am thinking.... Dan 21 hrs ago #8
Is it wrong to think this is hilarious? Bayard 18 hrs ago #9
No, I don't think it's wrong - except he's taking all of us with him. Talitha 8 hrs ago #10

Skittles

(171,802 posts)
1. if Trump is indeed having medical issues
Sat Apr 4, 2026, 08:05 PM
23 hrs ago

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

Irish_Dem

(81,437 posts)
3. "The gates of hell will be open for you."
Sat Apr 4, 2026, 08:25 PM
23 hrs ago

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

Talitha

(8,004 posts)
6. To my recollection, he's never been called out like that before.
Sat Apr 4, 2026, 09:33 PM
22 hrs ago

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

Baitball Blogger

(52,394 posts)
7. I'm telling you, Iran rope a doped Trump.
Sat Apr 4, 2026, 09:56 PM
21 hrs ago

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

Dan

(5,194 posts)
8. Yes, Iran is playing Donald like a drum, but now I am thinking....
Sat Apr 4, 2026, 10:11 PM
21 hrs ago

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

(8,004 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
8 hrs ago

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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