US President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Iran, demanding the Strait of Hormuz be opened or face severe consequences, with a deadline fast approaching. In unusually aggressive remarks, Trump signalled that military options could be on standby, even as analysts debate whether this is high-stakes coercive diplomacy or a genuine prelude to action. With less than two days to go, NDTV speaks to foreign policy expert Sierra Clair to break down the intent behind the warning, the risks of escalation, and what the world could expect next in the rapidly intensifying US-Iran standoff.