Iran threatens to ‘completely close’ Strait of Hormuz over US attack warning
Iran has warned it will “completely close” the Strait of Hormuz if Donald Trump follows through on his threat to bomb Tehran’s power plants.
On Saturday, Trump said he would “hit and obliterate” Iranian power plants — “starting with the biggest one first” — if the key shipping route was not fully reopened within 48 hours.
The ultimatum came a day after the US president indicated he was considering “winding down” military operations after three weeks of conflict, even as thousands of additional American troops were deployed to the Middle East.
In response, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that Iran would completely shut the Strait of Hormuz if the threat was carried out.
The IRGC also stated that companies with US ties would be “completely destroyed” if Iranian energy facilities were targeted.
It added that the “power plants of regional countries hosting US bases will be legitimate targets for us”.
On Sunday, Masoud Pezeshkian said the waterway remains “open to all except those who violate our soil”.
Meanwhile, Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has only imposed restrictions on vessels from countries involved in attacks against Iran, adding that others not participating in the conflict would receive assistance.
Reports indicate that Indian-flagged ships have so far been able to negotiate safe passage through the strait.