United States President Donald Trump has issued a stark military ultimatum to Iran, threatening to destroy the country’s energy infrastructure unless the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz is fully reopened to international shipping within 48 hours.
The warning, which represents a dramatic escalation in hostilities, comes as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran enters its fourth week, with the Persian Gulf waterway — a critical artery for global oil supply — remaining effectively closed after Tehran declared it would deny passage to vessels it deemed hostile.
In a characteristic statement, Trump left little ambiguity about the consequences of non-compliance. “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 declared.
While the President stopped short of identifying specific facilities that could face strikes, he made clear that the United States was prepared to act swiftly and decisively, with the largest power installation in Iran first in line for targeting.
Iran’s decision to block access to the strait — one of the world’s most strategically significant shipping lanes, through which a significant portion of global crude oil passes — has already sent shockwaves through international energy markets, driving oil prices sharply higher and stoking broader financial instability across global markets.
It remained unclear at press time whether Tehran had responded formally to the ultimatum or signalled any willingness to restore navigation through the disputed waterway.
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