In a brazen and highly personal taunt, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has openly mocked President Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz, delivering a sharp and unforgettable message: “You’re Fired!”

The IRGC’s statement came hours after Trump warned that failure to reopen the critical waterway would result in the destruction of Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure. In a televised response, a senior IRGC commander, speaking under the direction of Mojtaba Khamenei, laughed off the threat and said:

“Trump thinks he can give Iran a 48-hour ᴅᴇᴀᴅline like he’s still on his television show. You’re fired! The Strait of Hormuz belongs to us. If you attack our energy sites, we will close it permanently. The world will suffer, not us. We still have not used our best and ᴅᴇᴀᴅliest missiles.”

The mocking tone and deliberate use of Trump’s famous catchphrase have gone viral across the Middle East and are being seen as a major propaganda victory for Tehran. It comes as the war continues its brutal course, with Iranian missiles striking Israeli cities, U.S. Marines engaged on Iranian soil, and naval forces locked in tense confrontations in the Gulf.

Retired U.S. General Jack Keane called the statement “immature but dangerous,” warning that Iran is using psychological warfare to test American resolve as the ᴅᴇᴀᴅline approaches.

Global oil prices have reacted with extreme volatility, hovering near $34,700 per barrel as markets fear the 48-hour window could end in catastrophic escalation and a full closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

As Trump’s ultimatum ticks down and the IRGC openly taunts the U.S. President, the world is witnessing a dangerous battle of egos and military power. Will Trump follow through with his threat, or has Iran’s bold defiance just made a peaceful resolution even more difficult?

The next 48 hours may decide the fate of the global energy market — and the future of this devastating war.