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Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran power plants if Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48 hours
Trump warned Iran of strikes on power plants if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, a waterway critical to 20% of global oil supply, escalating regional tensions.
- On Saturday, President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour deadline via Truth Social for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face U.S. strikes on its power plants.
- Following strikes beginning on Feb. 28, Iran has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, which carries around 20 of global oil, causing a supply shock.
- Iran operates large civilian power stations such as Damavand , Kerman , and Ramin .
- Iranian government and military commands warned they would target regional energy, IT, and desalination infrastructure if attacked, raising risks of regional escalation and civilian service disruptions.
- A joint statement by 22 countries urged reopening the strait and offered help, while the U.S. Treasury permitted sales of Iranian oil already loaded on tankers, as many allies declined to deploy warships.
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Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran’s Power Plants If Tehran Doesn’t Open Strait of Hormuz
from Sputnik News: If Iran doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, the United States will destroy the Islamic Republic’s power plants, starting with the largest, declared US President Donald Trump. “If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United […]
Iran threatens to lay mines and target Gulf energy as Trump’s deadline nears
President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying the U.S. will hold off on striking power plant strikes for five days. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social site hours ahead of a deadline. Trump said the U.S. and Iran have had “very good and productive conversations” that could yield “a complete and total resolution” in the war. Talks will continue “throughout the week,” Trump said. Iran had …
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