Trump: Will ‘obliterate’ Iran’s power plants if Hormuz not opened in 48 hours

Middle East Eye · March 22, 2026 War

Trump: Will ‘obliterate’ Iran’s power plants if Hormuz not opened in 48 hours US President Donald Trump warned Iran that it has 48 hours to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on its power plants. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the United States would “obliterate” key energy infrastructure if Tehran fails to comply. “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!

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