Trump says US will ‘obliterate’ Iran’s power plants if Strait of Hormuz not open | BBC News

Mon, 25 May 2026 00:03:07 +0000

President Donald Trump has said the US will "obliterate" Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not open before a 48-hour deadline.

Iran's blockade and attacks on ships in the Strait has seen oil prices soar over recent weeks.

Iran warns it will retaliate against all US-linked energy infrastructure in the Middle East if its power plants are attacked.

Meanwhile, Israel has said it launched a wave of strikes on the Iranian capital overnight.

An Iranian missile strike hit two southern Israeli towns close to a nuclear facility on Saturday.

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