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when is trump's deadline for iran

Trump’s latest publicly reported deadline for Iran appears to be 48 hours , based on reports from March 22–23, 2026 about a warning tied to opening the Strait of Hormuz.

What that means

The reporting says Trump issued a time-limited ultimatum that would expire on Monday in the current news cycle, though the exact starting timestamp is described as “from this exact point in time” in the coverage. That makes the practical deadline depend on when the post or statement was made, but the media framing is clearly a 48-hour window.

Earlier deadlines

There were also earlier reported deadlines in February 2026, including a 10-to-15-day window for Iran to reach a deal. Another report from June 2025 said Trump would decide within two weeks on whether to take action on Iran. So the deadline has shifted over time, with the most recent one being the shortest and most urgent.

Simple answer

If you mean the latest deadline, it is 48 hours. If you mean the earlier Iran nuclear-deal timeline, it was 10 to 15 days.