Published: Mar 23, 2026, 10:00 IST | Updated: Mar 23, 2026, 10:00 IST
Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. could “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Tehran does not reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. The threat marks a sharp escalation in the ongoing US-Iran conflict, as the vital shipping route handles roughly one-fifth of global oil supplies.