"Trump declared, 'If Iran doesn't FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!'"
"Ali Mousavi, the Iranian representative to the International Maritime Organization, stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all vessels not linked to 'Iran's enemies.'"
"The Israeli military suggested that the U.S. was responsible for a Saturday attack on Iran's uranium enrichment complex in Natanz, coinciding with Trump's threats."
On March 22, 2026, President Trump threatened Iran with military action against its power plants if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened to all traffic within 48 hours. This statement followed his claim of nearing military objectives in the Middle East. The Iranian representative stated that the strait remains open to vessels not associated with Iran's adversaries. The threat coincided with Israeli military actions against Iran, including a recent attack on its uranium enrichment facility.
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