Trump threatens attacks on Iran’s power plants if Tehran doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 48 hours

March 21, 2026

President Donald Trump on Saturday said the U.S. will “obliterate” Iranian power plants if it doesn’t fully open the Strait of Hormuz. He faces increasing pressure to secure the crucial waterway as oil prices soar.

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