Trump Warns Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz or Face Strikes

Washington — Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening military strikes on its power infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened within 48 hours.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the United States would “hit and obliterate” Iranian power plants, starting with the largest, if Tehran fails to ensure the safe and unrestricted passage of ships through the critical oil transit route.

He also called on global powers and allies to take greater responsibility for securing the strait, noting that countries such as those in Europe, along with Japan, South Korea, and China, depend more heavily on it for energy supplies.

Trump dismissed calls for a ceasefire amid the escalating tensions, arguing that halting operations at this stage would be counterproductive. He described reopening the strait as a manageable military task but stressed that it would require coordinated international support, including naval deployments.

He also criticised NATO for what he described as a lack of decisive action and urged Indo-Pacific partners like Australia and South Korea to play a more active role.

At the same time, Trump claimed that Iran’s military strength has been significantly weakened, asserting that its naval and air capabilities have been largely neutralised and that its leadership structure has been severely disrupted.

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most vital energy corridors, making any disruption a major concern for global trade and oil markets.

With inputs from IANS