Daijiworld Media Network – Tehran

Tehran, Mar 22: Iran on Sunday issued a strong warning that it would target key infrastructure across the Middle East if Donald Trump proceeds with his threat to strike Tehran’s power facilities unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened promptly.

In a statement carried by state-linked media, Iran’s military operational command said that any attack on its fuel and energy infrastructure would trigger retaliatory strikes on energy, information technology, and desalination installations associated with the United States and its regional allies.

The warning came in response to Trump’s remarks on his social media platform Truth Social late Saturday, where he stated that the US would “hit and obliterate” Iran’s power plants—starting with the largest—if the vital shipping route is not reopened within 48 hours.

The comments signal a sharp escalation in rhetoric, especially as they follow Trump’s earlier indication that he was considering winding down military operations and shifting responsibility for securing the strategic waterway to nations dependent on it.

Experts note that while strikes on Iran’s power infrastructure may not immediately impact global energy supplies—unlike potential attacks on major hydrocarbon assets such as the South Pars gas field—they could significantly disrupt domestic operations. Iran currently operates 98 natural gas-based power plants, with key facilities including the Damavand power plant, Ramin power plant, and Kerman power plant.

Observers further point out that Trump’s reference to targeting the largest facility may also indicate the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, a sensitive site with wider geopolitical implications.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a crucial global oil transit route, and any escalation in the region is likely to have far-reaching consequences for international trade and energy markets.