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The President of the United States of America (USA), Donald Trump, has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face military strikes on its power plants.

This announcement was made via a late-night post on Trump’s Truth Social account and shared by the official X account of The White House.

The warning comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East and growing fears over disruptions to global energy supplies as Iran continues to block the strategic waterway.

Trump stressed that the United States would act decisively if Iran failed to comply, highlighting the potential targeting of Iranian power facilities.

The message highlights the urgency of the situation and reflects Washington’s determination to secure uninterrupted shipping through this critical corridor.

The conflict involving Israel, the USA, and Iran has been ongoing since February 28, 2026, and the Strait of Hormuz has been heavily restricted since the outset.

The 48-hour ultimatum is the latest escalation in a series of measures aimed at reopening the strait.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global energy trade, driving up crude and refined product prices and threatening jet fuel supplies.

The escalation demonstrates how vulnerable global energy markets and aviation are to geopolitical tensions, highlighting the urgent need to keep one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes operational.