U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran to move quickly on stalled peace talks or face military strikes against its infrastructure [1].

The threat centers on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane. Any escalation in this region could disrupt international energy markets and trigger a wider geopolitical conflict.

Trump said the United States will "obliterate" Iranian power plants if the country does not fully open the Strait of Hormuz [1]. This ultimatum follows a period of stalled negotiations where the U.S. administration has demanded greater concessions from Tehran.

Despite a new 14-point peace proposal submitted by Iran, Trump said the country has "not yet paid a big enough price" [2, 3]. The administration maintains that the current terms are insufficient to guarantee regional stability, or the free flow of maritime traffic.

Trump said military strikes on Iran could resume if the government "misbehaves" [2]. The warnings include potential targets such as power plants and other critical infrastructure used to sustain the Iranian state.

Reports on the severity of these threats vary. While some sources indicate a direct warning to destroy power plants, other reports suggest Trump has backed off from escalating threats to bomb bridges or destroy the civilization [4].

The U.S. government continues to monitor the situation in the Persian Gulf. Officials said the administration is awaiting a move from Iran that demonstrates a commitment to fully reopening the waterway and meeting U.S. demands [5].

“The United States will "obliterate" Iranian power plants if it does not fully open the Strait of Hormuz.”

This escalation highlights a strategy of 'maximum pressure' intended to force Iran into a comprehensive agreement. By targeting energy infrastructure and the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. is leveraging Iran's economic vulnerabilities to secure maritime access and political concessions, though the contradictory reports on the severity of the threats suggest a fluctuating diplomatic approach.