A stark escalation on Truth Social raised fears of a wider regional conflict. Analysts warn an attack could trigger major energy and economic fallout.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to destroy all power plants in Iran, starting with the largest, if Tehran does not stop blocking the Strait of Hormuz. He made this statement on his Truth Social platform.
In response to these words, Iran’s military leadership stated that in the event of an attack on the country’s fuel-and-energy infrastructure, Iran would strike the entire American energy, information technology, and desalination systems in the region.
“starting with the largest”
– U.S. President Donald Trump
The Strait of Hormuz as a key global route
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critically important path for global oil exports: this is where the interests of major Gulf producers – Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates – meet the neighboring waters of the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. It is estimated that through this route roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil demand passes each day.
After the start of strikes by the United States and Israel, Iran stated its intention to close the strait and threatened attacks on any ships attempting to cross it. Against the backdrop of these events, global oil prices rose above $100 per barrel – the first such peak since 2022 – and the growth trend continues.
Leaders’ positions and the outlook for developments
The new Supreme Leader of Iran, Mohammad Khamenei, stressed the need to use the “lever of blocking the Strait of Hormuz” as a tool of pressure in regional policy.
Economists and analysts note that the situation will remain tense while threats and diplomatic efforts continue. It remains important to maintain global energy market stability and seek ways to de-escalate tensions in the region.