Exclusive Interview: Iran’s Baghaei Warns of Swift Retaliation against US after Trump Threats

Apr 5, 2026 | Iran warns it will retaliate against any US attacks on its infrastructure, following President Donald Trump’s latest threats to target bridges, power plants, and other critical sites if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened by Tuesday (April 7). Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei called such threats a “criminal mindset” and stressed Iran’s readiness to defend its sovereignty, national security, and citizens.