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Trump Threatens Iran's Power Grid if Hormuz Deal Not Reached Soon

US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could target Iran's key energy infrastructure, including power plants and oil wells, if a deal is not reached and the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. He stated that "serious discussions" are underway with a new Iranian regime and expressed optimism about reaching an agreement shortly. The threat marks a significant escalation in rhetoric, directly linking military action to the progress of negotiations and maritime access. Separately, Senator Marco Rubio warned Iran against any attempt to control the strategic waterway or impose tolls on shipping.

Key Points: Trump Warns Iran on Strait of Hormuz, Energy Infrastructure

  • Trump warns of striking Iranian energy infrastructure
  • Threat tied to reopening Strait of Hormuz
  • Says "great progress" made in talks
  • Senator Rubio also warns Iran on waterway control
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Trump warns Iran on Hormuz, power grid if deal is not reached​

US President Trump warns of striking Iran's power plants and oil wells if a deal is not reached and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

"If for any reason a deal is not shortly reached... we will... completely obliterating all of their Electric Generating Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island. - Donald Trump"

Washington, March 30

US President Donald Trump on Monday warned that the United States could strike Iran's key energy infrastructure if a deal is not reached soon and the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened, even as he said talks were making progress.​

Trump said the United States is in "serious discussions" with what he described as a "new, and more reasonable, regime" in Iran to end ongoing military operations.​

"Great progress has been made," he said, adding that a deal would "probably" be reached shortly.​

However, he issued a strong warning if negotiations fail.​

"If for any reason a deal is not shortly reached... and if the Hormuz Strait is not immediately 'Open for Business,' we will... completely obliterating all of their Electric Generating Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island," Trump said. He added that "possibly all desalination plants" could also be targeted.​

Trump said these facilities had not been purposefully touched and described the potential action as retribution for our many soldiers, and others, that Iran has butchered and killed over the old Regime's 47-year Reign of Terror.

The remarks signal a sharp escalation in tone, directly tied to the status of negotiations and maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz.​

Separately, Marco Rubio warned Iran against any attempt to control the waterway or impose costs on shipping.​

"Iran is making threats about controlling the Strait of Hormuz and creating a tolling system. That's not going to be allowed to happen," Rubio said.​

He added that there was a near-term diplomatic pathway. "There is a way forward here to achieve our objectives in a matter of weeks, not months."

- IANS

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Sarah B
Threatening civilian infrastructure like desalination plants is a step too far, even as a negotiating tactic. It would cause a humanitarian crisis. The US should show more restraint.
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Vikram M
The 'new, more reasonable regime' comment is interesting. If true, it's a positive development. The region needs stability. India has good relations with both Gulf Arabs and Iran—perhaps we can play a quiet mediating role? 🤔
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Priya S
Our Chabahar port project in Iran is crucial for India's connectivity to Afghanistan and Central Asia. Any escalation that destabilizes Iran puts that strategic investment at risk. This is very worrying.
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Rohit P
Trump's language is always so extreme. "Obliterating" and "reign of terror" – it sounds more like a movie dialogue than statecraft. But the core issue is real. Hormuz must remain open; nearly 20% of the world's oil passes through it.
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Michael C
Rubio's point about a "matter of weeks" suggests a deal is close. Hopefully, they get it done. The last thing the global economy needs right now is another oil shock.

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