Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran, Threatens to 'Obliterate' Power Plants Over Strait of Hormuz Closure

President Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran via social media, threatening to 'obliterate' Iranian power plants if Tehran fails to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping. The threat came amid an ongoing Middle East conflict in its fourth week, with the vital waterway remaining effectively closed and oil prices surging. Iran responded with counter-threats to 'completely close' the strait immediately and target U.S. and Israeli energy infrastructure if attacked. The ultimatum represents a dramatic escalation, coming just one day after Trump suggested 'winding down' military operations. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil exports, and its closure threatens international energy security.

"obliterate Iran's power plants if Tehran fails to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours" — Posted to Truth Social during ongoing Middle East conflict, one day after suggesting military operations would 'wind down'