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Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran power plants if Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48 hours
Trump warned Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face strikes on power plants, threatening critical energy infrastructure that affects 20% of global oil exports.
- At 7:44 p.m. ET Saturday, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social from Mar-a-Lago, threatening to obliterate Iran's power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened by March 23.
- Because the Strait of Hormuz handles roughly 20% of global oil, its effective closure since February 28 has halted global shipping and disrupted energy markets.
- Military reports show Iran launched long-range missiles, including two 4,000-kilometer strikes at Diego Garcia, while Iranian missiles struck Dimona and Arad late Saturday, injuring dozens near Israel's nuclear site.
- Brent crude rising above $100 and U.S. gas hitting $3.91 per gallon has prompted deployment of three U.S. amphibious assault ships and roughly 2,500 Marines, plus temporary relief of about 140 million barrels.
- A day earlier, Trump had suggested winding down operations, yet the ultimatum exposed sharp strategy contradictions within 24 hours as 22 nations urged reopening and advisers warned ground forces may be needed.
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