Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s power plants and oil wells

March 31, 2026

TL;DR

Donald Trump claims the US is in "serious" discussions with a "new and more reasonable" Iranian government.
Trump threatened to "completely obliterate" Iran's energy infrastructure, including power plants, oil wells, and desalination plants, if no deal is reached shortly.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei stated that the US proposals are "unrealistic, illogical and excessive" and that Iran is focused on self-defense.
Trump had previously vowed to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if navigation in the Strait of Hormuz was not restored within 48 hours, but later called off the attack, citing "very good and productive conversations."
Iranian officials suggested Trump "backed down" after Iran issued a "firm warning" of retaliation against strikes on its power grid.

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