Trump: Iran has 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz, or the US will destroy its power plants US President Donald Trump has given Iran a 48-hour ultimatum to fully open the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to destroy its power plants if it fails to comply. Trump stated that the US would target various power plants, starting with the largest. Iran responded by warning that any attack on its energy facilities would lead to retaliatory strikes on American and Israeli energy and infrastructure.

• US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran.
• The ultimatum demands Iran fully open the Strait of Hormuz.
• Failure to comply will result in the US destroying Iranian power plants.
• Iran warned that an attack on its energy facilities would trigger attacks on US and Israeli energy and infrastructure.
• Iran’s blockade of the strait and attacks on ships have contributed to rising oil prices.