President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum threatening sweeping strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by Monday evening.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned that Iran has just 48 hours to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz—or face devastating consequences.

“If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!” Trump wrote.

The threat marks a dramatic escalation in rhetoric and raises the specter of direct U.S. strikes on Iran’s domestic infrastructure—something Washington has so far avoided.

Until now, U.S. military planning has deliberately steered clear of targeting Iran’s energy sector, amid concerns that such a move could send shockwaves through the global economy. Iran’s power plants and energy facilities are closely tied to broader regional stability and oil production.

At the center of the crisis is the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most strategically vital waterways in the world. A significant portion of global oil shipments pass through the narrow corridor each day. Its closure by Iran has sent global oil markets spiraling.

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