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Trump threatens Iran with Power Plant Day if Hormuz stays shut

President Donald Trump issued a provocative warning to Iran via Truth Social, threatening to target power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. This escalation comes amid an intensifying standoff over the vital shipping route, with Trump reiterating severe consequences for non-compliance.

5 Apr 2026 5:50 pm