politics
March 23, 2026
Trump has threatened to strike Iran’s power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened
US President Donald Trump said he would strike Iran’s power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened within 48 hours
TL;DR
- US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran's power plants.
- The ultimatum is contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
- Iran has restricted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz since February 28.
- This disruption, alongside Iranian strikes on Gulf states' infrastructure, has increased global energy prices.
- Trump's threat includes targeting Iran's largest power plant, the Damavand plant, and other major facilities.
- A projectile was reported to have struck near Iran's sole nuclear power plant in Bushehr.
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