President Donald Trump said the United States will target power plants and bridges in Iran next week if Tehran does not resume negotiations.
This escalation threatens to widen the current conflict into a full-scale war by targeting critical civilian and strategic infrastructure. The move follows a period of intensifying military exchanges between the two nations.
Trump said the potential strikes during an interview on Fox News Channel on July 14, 2026. He said the U.S. would also reimpose a naval blockade of Iranian ports to pressure the government into a deal. The threat comes as the two countries have exchanged fire for four days in a row [1].
U.S. strikes on Iran have occurred for four consecutive days [2]. These military actions are part of an ongoing conflict aimed at forcing the Iranian government back to the negotiating table. The administration's strategy involves increasing military pressure to achieve diplomatic concessions.
While the specific terms of the desired deal were not detailed in the interview, the focus remains on resuming negotiations. The threat to hit energy infrastructure and transportation hubs marks a significant shift in the scope of the U.S. military campaign. This approach targets the internal stability and economic capabilities of the Iranian state.
Tehran has not officially responded to the specific threat regarding power plants and bridges. However, previous reports indicate Iran has struck a U.S. air base in Jordan as part of the current hostilities. The situation remains volatile as the deadline for next week approaches.
“President Donald Trump said the United States will target power plants and bridges in Iran next week”
The shift toward targeting power plants and bridges suggests the U.S. is moving from tactical military engagements to a strategy of economic and infrastructural attrition. By threatening a naval blockade alongside these strikes, the administration is attempting to isolate Iran both physically and energetically to force a diplomatic breakthrough.
