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Iran Threatens to Close Strait of Hormuz if US Attacks Its Power Plants

Iran has issued a stark warning that it will completely close the strategic Strait of Hormuz if the United States carries out threats to target Iranian power plants. The warning, delivered by a senior military spokesperson, also designates the energy infrastructure of Israel and Gulf countries hosting US bases as legitimate targets for retaliation. This escalation comes in direct response to a public ultimatum from US President Donald Trump, who gave Iran 48 hours to open the Strait. While Iran states it does not seek conflict, it vows a "great struggle" to destroy American economic interests in the region if attacked.

Key Points: Iran Warns US: Strait of Hormuz Closure if Plants Hit

  • Iran threatens Strait of Hormuz closure
  • Warns US against targeting power plants
  • Vows to hit Israeli, Gulf energy infrastructure
  • US President issued 48-hour ultimatum
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Iran warns Strait of Hormuz will be "completely closed" if US targets power plants

Iran threatens to completely close the Strait of Hormuz and target regional energy infrastructure if the US attacks its power plants, escalating tensions.

"The Strait of Hormuz will be completely closed, and it will not be reopened until our destroyed power plants are rebuilt - Ebrahim Zolfaghari"

Tehran, March 22

Iran on Sunday warned that the strategic Strait of Hormuz would be "completely closed" and the energy infrastructure of Israel and the Gulf countries in the region that host American bases would be "legitimate targets" if the US hits the country's power plants.

In a statement quoted by Iran's state media, Press TV, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari, said the Strait of Hormuz is "closed only to the enemy" but will be "completely" closed if the "terrorist" American President acts on his threats.

The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters is Iran's highest operational command unit that coordinates operations between the Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

"The terrorist American President, continuing his aggressive behaviour and efforts to destabilise the world, has threatened that if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz, he will target Iran's power plants. 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," Zolfaghari said.

"The Strait of Hormuz will be completely closed, and it will not be reopened until our destroyed power plants are rebuilt," the spokesperson said as quoted by Press TV.

He 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."

Zolfaghari also warned that "All similar companies in the region that have American shareholders will be completely destroyed," as quoted by Press TV.

He added, " Everything is ready for the great struggle aimed at the complete destruction of all American economic interests in the West Asia region."

Emphasising that Iran does not seek conflict, the spokesperson said, "We were not the initiators of war, nor will we be now. However, if the enemy damages our power plants, we will do whatever it takes to defend our country and the interests of our nation. "

"The relentless process of destroying the specified targets will begin, and nothing will be able to stop the continuation of our operations to destroy the energy, oil, and industrial infrastructure of America and its allies in the region," Zolfaghari added, according to Press TV.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump warned Iran of obliterating its power plants if it fails to open the Strait of Hormuz. Trump gave Iran precisely 48 hours for the job.

"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! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP," he said in a post on Truth Social.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The rhetoric from both sides is alarming. As an expat in Dubai, the idea of regional energy infrastructure being targeted is terrifying. This isn't just about Iran and the US; it puts millions of ordinary people across the Gulf at risk. Diplomacy is the only way.
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Rohit P
Honestly, this feels like a game of chicken that no one can win. Trump's 48-hour ultimatums are reckless, but Iran's threat to close the strait completely is also extreme. India must urgently engage with all parties to calm things down. Our energy security is on the line! 🇮🇳
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Priya S
While I understand Iran's need to defend itself, threatening to close an international waterway and target other countries' infrastructure sets a very dangerous precedent. It hurts ordinary citizens in those nations who have nothing to do with this dispute. The focus should be solely on the two parties involved.
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Vikram M
This is why we need to fast-track our renewable energy plans and diversify oil imports. Being so dependent on a volatile region is a strategic weakness. The government should see this as a wake-up call.
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Michael C
The language used - "terrorist American President", "complete destruction" - shows how far apart they are. There's no room for dialogue with such statements. A third-party mediator is desperately needed before a miscalculation leads to actual war.

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