Trump Warns: Iran Power Plants “Next Target” Amid Escalation

United States President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, threatening military action against the country’s power infrastructure if it fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a 48-hour timeframe.

According to Ireporter Online, the American leader delivered the ultimatum on Saturday via his social media platform, Truth Social, setting a deadline for compliance by Monday evening. In his post, Trump warned that failure to ensure the unrestricted reopening of the vital shipping route would prompt the United States to launch strikes targeting Iran’s power plants, beginning with its largest facility.

The statement, published at approximately 7:44 p.m. Eastern Time, effectively set the deadline to expire late Monday in the United States, corresponding to the early hours of Tuesday in Tehran. Observers note that the warning represents a notable intensification of rhetoric, as Trump had previously alluded to potential strikes on Iranian infrastructure but expressed concerns about the long-term consequences such actions could have on reconstruction efforts.

The development comes shortly after Trump suggested that the United States might scale down its military involvement in the Middle East, adding a layer of uncertainty to Washington’s strategic posture. When questioned about restoring maritime operations through the Strait of Hormuz, he had earlier indicated that the waterway could eventually reopen without direct intervention.

Analysts say the latest ultimatum marks one of the most explicit threats directed at Iranian civilian infrastructure since tensions escalated in late February. Experts have also raised concerns that targeting power facilities could have far-reaching humanitarian implications, potentially disrupting essential services such as healthcare, water supply, and communications, while also raising questions under international laws governing armed conflict.