Iran's central military command has strongly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's ultimatum to reach a peace deal within 48 hours, describing the threat as 'helpless' and 'stupid.' General Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi warned that Trump's actions could open 'the gates of hell' for the U.S. Trump reiterated his position on social media, stating that time is running out for Iran, and failure to comply could lead to reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Following Trump's statements, Israel's defense officials indicated they are preparing to target Iranian energy facilities, awaiting approval from Washington for potential military action. Despite the harsh rhetoric, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the country remains open to negotiations mediated by Pakistan, although it does not accept Trump's conditions. The ongoing conflict has already caused thousands of deaths and has raised alarms about long-term impacts on the global economy, particularly as Iran previously shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for oil and liquefied natural gas transport.