President Donald Trump has issued a fresh and explosive warning to Iran, threatening sweeping attacks on its infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump declared an imminent escalation, writing: “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!!”
He directly warned Iranian authorities to restore access to the critical oil shipping route, posting: “Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD.”
The statement marks one of Trump’s most aggressive and explicit threats since the conflict between the United States and Iran intensified in late February.
Trump’s ultimatum sets Tuesday as a deadline for Iran to act, with the US President signalling that failure to comply would trigger coordinated strikes targeting power plants and key national infrastructure.
The rhetoric has drawn sharp reactions internationally, with concerns mounting over the risk of further escalation and the potential humanitarian and legal implications of targeting civilian infrastructure.
The latest threat comes just days after US forces conducted a high-risk rescue operation to recover a downed American pilot inside Iranian territory, underscoring the intensifying military engagement between both countries.
With tensions rising and no clear diplomatic breakthrough in sight, Trump’s warning signals a critical moment in the standoff, as global attention turns to whether Iran will reopen the vital waterway or face the consequences outlined by Washington.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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