Trump Threatens Iran With Power Plant Strikes Over Hormuz Blockade

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Iran, warning that Washington could target and destroy key energy infrastructure if Tehran fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.

In the statement, Trump said the United States would “hit and obliterate” Iranian power plants—starting with the largest—if the strategic waterway is not fully opened without threat.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical النفط transit corridor handling roughly 20 percent of global oil supply, has been severely disrupted amid the ongoing conflict, triggering sharp increases in global energy prices.

The threat marks a significant escalation, as previous U.S. strikes had largely avoided direct attacks on civilian energy infrastructure. Analysts warn that targeting power plants could broaden the conflict and worsen humanitarian conditions.

Iran has reportedly signalled it would retaliate against U.S. and allied infrastructure across the region if such strikes are carried out, raising fears of a wider regional confrontation.

The latest development comes amid intensifying military exchanges between Iran, Israel, and U.S.-aligned forces, with global markets already reacting to disruptions in oil supply and shipping routes.See more, details. .