Trump threatens swift demolition of Iranian infrastructure if Hormuz deadline missed

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U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iran's power plants and bridges could be destroyed within hours if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened by Tuesday's deadline, calling Tehran's response to a U.S. cease‑fire proposal significant but insufficient.

President Donald Trump issued a stark warning on Thursday, stating that the United States could carry out a “complete demolition” of Iran’s power plants and bridges within hours if Tehran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz by the Tuesday deadline.

The ultimatum follows a U.S. cease‑fire proposal that has been conveyed to Tehran through intermediaries. While Trump described Iran’s reply as “significant,” he added that it falls short of what Washington considers acceptable.

Trump’s remarks intensify pressure on Iran to restore the vital shipping lane, which transports a large share of global oil. Failure to meet the deadline could trigger the threatened military action, raising the risk of further destabilisation in the already volatile Middle East region.