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Trump Issues 48-Hour Hormuz Strait Ultimatum as Iran Warns of Retaliation
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Trump Issues 48-Hour Hormuz Strait Ultimatum as Iran Warns of Retaliation

President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding that Iran fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz to unrestricted navigation. He warned that failure to restore safe passage would result in strikes on Iranian power plants, beginning with what he described as the largest facility. The warning followed continued disruptions in the waterway, a vital corridor for global oil shipments, which has contributed to rising energy prices and increased pressure on international markets.

Laurisa
By Laurisa

Junior Author · March 22, 2026

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Hormuz Strait Ultimatum and Threat to Iran Power Plants President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding that Iran fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz to unrestricted navigation.
He warned that failure to restore safe passage would result in strikes on Iranian power plants, beginning with what he described as the largest facility.
The warning followed continued disruptions in the waterway, a vital corridor for global oil shipments, which has contributed to rising energy prices and increased pressure on international markets.

Hormuz Strait Ultimatum and Threat to Iran Power Plants

President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding that Iran fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz to unrestricted navigation. He warned that failure to restore safe passage would result in strikes on Iranian power plants, beginning with what he described as the largest facility. The warning followed continued disruptions in the waterway, a vital corridor for global oil shipments, which has contributed to rising energy prices and increased pressure on international markets.

President DONALD J. TRUMP said on truth social;

Iran Response Targets US Energy Infrastructure

Iranian military officials responded by warning that any attack on the country’s energy facilities would trigger retaliation against United States energy infrastructure across the region. The exchange of threats comes during the fourth week of military tensions involving the United States and Israel against Iran. The situation reflects growing uncertainty, as earlier comments from US leadership suggested efforts to wind down military operations before the latest escalation in rhetoric.

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