Trump threatens to obliterate Iranian power plants

RT.com
22 Mar 2026, 05:43 GMT+10

The US president vowed to strike the biggest facility unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened within 48 hours

US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran's power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened to shipping within 48 hours.

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