Trump Threatens to Strike Iran's Power Plants Over Hormuz Oil Blockade

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening to target the country’s power infrastructure if the crucial Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened within 48 hours.

In a strongly worded message shared on social media, Trump said the United States would take decisive military action if Tehran fails to remove any threats to one of the world’s most vital oil transit routes.

“If Iran doesn't fully open, without threat, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 hours from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various power plants, starting with the biggest one first,” he said.

The warning marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric, coming just a day after Trump suggested the possibility of “winding down” the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

The abrupt shift has raised concerns among global leaders and energy markets, given the strategic importance of the Strait, through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes.

Any disruption in the waterway has immediate ripple effects on global oil prices and shipping routes, particularly impacting economies in the Gulf region. Analysts warn that a direct strike on Iranian infrastructure could further inflame tensions and risk a broader regional conflict.

Iran has yet to officially respond to the latest threat, but previous statements from Tehran have indicated that it views control over the Strait as a matter of national security and leverage amid ongoing hostilities.

The situation remains highly volatile, with the international community closely monitoring developments as the 48-hour deadline approaches.

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