United States President Donald Trump has issued a severe ultimatum to Iran, warning of devastating strikes against the nation's critical infrastructure if ongoing negotiations with Tehran's "new regime" collapse. The primary condition for avoiding the attacks is the immediate unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil exports.
In a statement published on his Truth Social platform, Trump detailed the potential targets, which include power plants, oil wells, and the strategic Kharg Island. He also suggested that desalination facilities could be destroyed.
"The United States of America is in serious negotiations with the new and more measured regime regarding the cessation of our military operations in Iran. Significant progress has been made, but if for any reason a deal is not reached in the near future (although it likely will be), and if the Strait of Hormuz is not immediately 'opened to shipping,' we will conclude our wonderful 'stay' in Iran by blowing up and completely destroying all their power plants, oil wells, and Kharg Island (and also, possibly, all desalination plants!), which we have intentionally not 'touched' yet," the President wrote.
Trump framed the potential destruction as retribution for American soldiers and civilians killed during the 47-year "reign of terror" under Iran's previous leadership.
This latest threat follows a series of recent escalations and temporary truces between Washington and Tehran. On March 23, Trump announced a five-day suspension of military strikes on Iranian energy facilities, citing "productive" talks. He had previously warned of bombing campaigns if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened to international shipping.
In response to earlier threats, Iranian officials warned that any US strikes on their power grid would be met with retaliatory attacks against American infrastructure across the Middle East.
Despite the heated rhetoric, the deadline for military action has been pushed back. Trump recently confirmed that, at Tehran's request, the pause on targeting Iranian energy sites has been extended until April 6, leaving a narrow window for a diplomatic resolution.
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