politics
March 22, 2026
Trump: Iran has 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz, or the US will destroy its power plants
- US President Donald Trump warned that the United States (US) will destroy power plants in Iran if Tehran does not fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
TL;DR
- US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran.
- The ultimatum demands Iran fully open the Strait of Hormuz.
- Failure to comply will result in the US destroying Iranian power plants.
- Iran warned that an attack on its energy facilities would trigger attacks on US and Israeli energy and infrastructure.
- Iran's blockade of the strait and attacks on ships have contributed to rising oil prices.