Trump warned he would "hit and obliterate" Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened within 48 hours.

In a post on social media, Trump said the United States would target Iran’s power plants, beginning with its largest, if the strait is not restored to normal operations without disruption

There are several ways the United States could attempt to reopen the waterway, all of which carry substantial risks.

Donald Trump has threatened further attacks against Iran if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz within the next two days. The channel, through which around a fifth of the world’s crude oil and liquefied natural gas passes through,

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, a dramatic escalation barely a day after he talked about "winding down" the war.

President Donald Trump has threatened an attack on Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened within 48 hours, as tensions around the key waterway continue to drive volatility in energy markets.

Iran’s major power plants will be “obliterated” if the regime fails to open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, US President Donald Trump has warned.

Trump has warned Iran of military action if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, amid rising tensions in the region and growing concerns over global oil supply disruptions.

Trump has threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Tehran fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, sharply escalating tensions. Iran responded by warning it would target US energy infrastructure if attacked.

Trump said Washington would deny Iran the ability to ⁠have a nuclear weapon, ⁠although Tehran has insisted its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. Iran does not have nuc