Trump Threatens to 'Obliterate' Iran's Energy and Water Infrastructure

President Trump threatened on Truth Social to 'completely obliterate' Iran's power, energy, and water infrastructure, including desalination plants that supply drinking water to millions of civilians, if a deal to end the war is not reached 'shortly' and the Strait of Hormuz is not immediately reopened. Trump also suggested American troops could seize Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub. Multiple human rights experts and legal analysts, including those from Human Rights Watch and international law scholars, stated that intentionally attacking civilian infrastructure necessary for survival would constitute a war crime under the Geneva Conventions and international humanitarian law. The threat came amid ongoing tensions following U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran, and would have devastating implications for Iranian civilians while potentially deepening the global energy crisis. The statement drew immediate international condemnation from UN officials and European allies.

"If a deal is not shortly reached and the Hormuz Strait isn't open immediately, the U.S. will completely obliterate Iran's power, energy and water infrastructure." — Posted on Truth Social amid escalating tensions with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz blockade and ongoing military conflict