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Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s power plants if Hormuz not reopened in 48 hours

Mar 21, 2026, 23:45 GMT+0

US President Donald Trump issued a warning on Saturday that if Iran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz “without threat” within 48 hours, Washington will “hit and obliterate” the country’s power plants, starting with the largest.

Trump demanded Tehran restore safe passage through the vital oil waterway in a post on Truth Social.

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