U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will “obliterate” Iranian power plants if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a 48-hour deadline, in a major escalation of the ongoing conflict.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route, has been severely disrupted amid the conflict, impacting a significant share of the world’s energy supply and pushing prices higher.
In a social media post, Trump said the U.S. would target “various power plants, starting with the biggest one first” if the waterway is not fully reopened.
Iran has responded with a strong warning, stating that any attack on its energy infrastructure would trigger retaliation against U.S.-linked energy facilities across the Middle East.
The exchange of threats marks a dangerous escalation as the conflict enters a new phase, raising concerns over a wider regional war and further disruptions to global energy markets.
Analysts warn that any direct targeting of energy infrastructure on either side could have severe consequences, not only for the Middle East but also for global oil supply chains and economic stability. (Newswire)
