Trump Threatens to 'Obliterate' Iranian Power Plants Unless Strait of Hormuz Reopened in 48 Hours

President Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran on Truth Social, threatening to destroy Iranian power plants if the country did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. The threat came as Iran launched what sources described as its 'most destructive attack yet' on Israel. Trump specifically warned the U.S. would 'hit and obliterate' Iran's energy infrastructure, starting with its largest power plant. The ultimatum represents a significant escalation in tensions, threatening critical civilian infrastructure and risking broader regional conflict. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway through which approximately one-fifth of global oil supplies pass. Trump later extended the deadline by five days. No evidence suggests Congress was consulted before the ultimatum was issued.

"Iran has 48 hours to reopen the strait of Hormuz to shipping or face the destruction of its energy infrastructure" — Posted on Truth Social during escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, threatening civilian power infrastructure