Trump warns Iran: 48-hour ultimatum for Hormuz, or we will strike power plants

He warned that if Tehran does not act within this timeframe, the United States would carry out strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure, initially targeting its largest power plant.

On the 23rd day of joint U.S.-Israeli strikes, President Donald Trump gave Iran a strict 48-hour deadline for the full and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global oil transport.

He cautioned that if Tehran does not comply within this period, the United States would strike Iranian energy infrastructure, starting with the country’s largest power plant.

“If Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, without threats, the United States will strike and destroy their power plants, beginning with the largest one,” Trump stated.

Meanwhile, the situation in Israel remains tense following recent rocket attacks from Iran. The number of wounded has risen significantly in the cities of Arad and Dimona.

According to data from Soroka Medical Center, 115 people were injured in Arad, nine of them seriously. In Dimona, 60 people were reported injured, including a 12-year-old boy in critical condition.

The situation in the Middle East is deteriorating sharply, with a new escalation in the conflict between Iran and Israel, where, for the first time, the sensitive strategic area of Dimona has been repeatedly targeted.

In the southern Israeli city, a three-story building collapsed after being hit by debris from an intercepted Iranian ballistic missile, confirmed Israeli fire and rescue services. Emergency teams were deployed to at least 12 different sites for search and rescue, while the situation remains ongoing.

Preliminary reports indicate at least 20 people were lightly injured in Dimona, while the total number of casualties from attacks in southern Israel has reached at least 39. In Arad, around 30 people were injured following a reported ballistic missile strike.

According to Israeli media, the attacks on Dimona may have involved cluster warhead missiles, which disperse munitions over a wide area, making interception more difficult. It remains unclear whether the building was directly hit or struck by fragments after interception in the air.

Dimona is one of Israel’s most sensitive targets, as it is located near the Negev Nuclear Research Center. This complex is widely considered a key part of Israel’s nuclear program, although Israel follows a policy of ambiguity. The area is protected by a multi-layered air defense system, making any strike there particularly significant from a strategic perspective.

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