US threatens strikes on Iran's power grid over Hormuz standoff

Tensions between the US and Iran reached new heights with Washington threatening to target Iran’s electricity infrastructure. President Trump declared plans to strike key power plants unless Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. This stark ultimatum was delivered through a provocative social media post. Should the threat materialize, these strikes would cripple civilian and industrial capacity across Iran, an act with far-reaching consequences for t