Donald Trump has outlined where the United States could strike in Iran if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping, upping pressure on Tehran amid an escalating conflict.
In a strongly worded social media post on Sunday, Trump warned that if Tehran does not reopen the strategic waterway by Tuesday, U.S. forces are prepared to hit Iranian power plants and bridges describing the day of possible strikes as “Power Plant Day” and “Bridge Day” in the country.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key global shipping lane through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil normally passes. Iran’s closure of the route, in response to weeks of military action between Tehran and a U.S.-led coalition, has driven up energy prices and raised concerns about global trade disruptions.
Trump’s threat comes as U.S. forces recently carried out a high-risk operation to rescue a downed airman inside Iranian territory, highlighting the intensifying conflict between the two nations. Iran has so far resisted reopening the strait, and its leaders have rejected Trump’s ultimatum calling the threat “unbalanced” and warning it could further inflame the crisis.
The president’s message signals a potential escalation point in the standoff, with critical infrastructure now publicly flagged as possible targets if diplomatic or military pressures do not ease. Negotiators from regional countries continue to try to prevent further escalation, but tensions remain high.
