In a dramatic shift of foreign policy, United States President Donald Trump has issued a direct military threat to "obliterate" the energy infrastructure of the Islamic Republic.
The 48-hour ultimatum was delivered via Truth Social, targeting Iranian power plants if the strategic Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened.
According to the President, the United States of America is prepared to strike the largest electrical facilities first if the waterway remains blocked by Monday evening.
This specific timeline sets a high-stakes expiration point at 7:44 pm Eastern Time, creating a narrow window for diplomatic resolution.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global shipping lane for the world’s oil supply, and its closure has triggered fears of a worldwide recession.
While the President previously hinted at infrastructure strikes, his latest rhetoric marks a significant escalation from his earlier stance of "winding down" Middle East military efforts.
Experts note that this move targets civilian infrastructure, a departure from traditional military-on-military engagement.
If carried out, these airstrikes would represent the most aggressive U.S. action since the current regional conflict broke out on February 28.
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