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Iran Vows to Destroy Energy Infrastructure After Trump's Hormuz Ultimatum

Iran has threatened to destroy critical energy infrastructure across the region in an "irreversible manner" if the United States attacks its power plants. This warning comes directly after former US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to fully open the Strait of Hormuz. An Iranian military spokesperson further warned that power plants in countries hosting US bases and Israeli infrastructure would become legitimate targets. The escalating crisis stems from the conflict that began with the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader and has led to the virtual closure of the vital waterway.

Key Points: Iran Threatens Energy Infrastructure After Trump's 48-Hr Ultimatum

  • Iran threatens regional energy infrastructure
  • Trump issues 48-hour Hormuz ultimatum
  • Retaliation warned if US strikes power plants
  • Strait closure could spike oil prices
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Iran vows to destroy critical energy infrastructure in "irreversible manner" after Trump's 48-hour deadline on Hormuz

Iran warns of irreversible strikes on regional energy facilities if US attacks its power plants, following Trump's 48-hour deadline on Strait of Hormuz.

"the critical infrastructure, energy infrastructure, and oil facilities throughout the region will be considered legitimate targets and will be destroyed in an irreversible manner - Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf"

Tehran, March 22

Iran on Sunday issued a stringent warning to the United States, threatening to target critical energy infrastructure across the region in an "irreversible manner" following US President Donald Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to the Islamic Republic over the Strait of Hormuz.

In a post on X, the speaker of Iran's Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated that any attack on Iranian power plants or infrastructure would prompt retaliatory strikes on regional energy facilities.

"Immediately after the power plants and infrastructure in our country are targeted, the critical infrastructure, energy infrastructure, and oil facilities throughout the region will be considered legitimate targets and will be destroyed in an irreversible manner, and the price of oil will remain high for a long time," Ghalibaf stated in his post.

His remarks come after Trump warned Iran of severe consequences if it fails to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy transit route.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that if Iran does not "fully open" the Strait within 48 hours, the United States would target and "obliterate" Iranian power plants.

"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!" the post read.

Following Trump's remarks, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, today further warned that "all power plants, energy infrastructure, and information technology (ICT) infrastructure of the Zionist regime will be extensively targeted" and added that "the power plants of countries in the region that host American bases will be legitimate targets for us", as reported by Iranian State Media, Press TV.

Zolfaghari also stated that companies in the region with American shareholders could be completely destroyed, highlighting Tehran's readiness to respond to perceived threats.

"We have said repeatedly that the Strait of Hormuz is closed only to the enemy and to harmful traffic, and it has not yet been fully closed. It remains under our intelligent control, and harmless passage occurs under specific regulations that ensure our security and interests," he added, as quoted by Press TV.

The Spokesperson also warned that should US threats against its power plants be carried out, the Strait of Hormuz could be completely closed until any damaged facilities are rebuilt.

The development comes amid the escalating conflict that began on February 28 with the killing of 86-year-old Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in joint military strikes by the US and Israel, after which Iran, in retaliation, targeted Israel and US assets in several Gulf countries, causing disruption in the waterways and affecting international energy markets and global economic stability.

Due to the conflict in the region, Iran has virtually closed the Strait of Hormuz.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
While the US-Iran tensions are worrying, I feel both sides are engaging in brinkmanship. Trump's 48-hour ultimatums are not how international diplomacy works. This escalatory language helps no one, especially not ordinary people who will suffer from higher costs.
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Aman W
India has good relations with both Iran and the US. We should use our position to urge for calm. A war in the Gulf will be a disaster for our economy and for the millions of Indians working in the region. Time for quiet, behind-the-scenes diplomacy.
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Sarah B
The mention of targeting companies with American shareholders is a direct threat to economic stability. Many global firms have operations here in India too. This conflict has the potential to create a worldwide recession if not contained immediately.
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Vikram M
Iran says the strait is only closed to the "enemy". This is the key point. They are asserting sovereignty. But the world cannot allow a single country to hold global energy trade hostage. The UN Security Council needs to step in, not just the US acting alone.
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Karthik V
This is why India's push for renewable energy and electric vehicles is so crucial. We cannot remain this vulnerable to geopolitics in a faraway strait. Jai Hind! 🚗⚡

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