U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday escalated tensions with Iran, posting on his Truth Social platform that “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran,” warning Tehran to “open the fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!” The statement underscores mounting frustration in Washington over Iran’s control of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and comes amid a six-week-old conflict triggered by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway linking the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is a critical artery for global energy markets, with roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil passing through the passage.
Trump’s post frames a 48-hour ultimatum for Tehran to reopen the strait to international shipping or face potential U.S. strikes targeting critical infrastructure, including power plants and bridges.