Donald Trump speaks with reporters before departing on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House on Friday. via Associated PressDonald Trump has warned Iran the United States will “obliterate” Iran’s power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz is re-opened within 48 hours. The US president issued the ultimatum in an angry post on Truth Social. Around one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran has been attacking tankers trying to use it since the war began three weeks ago. AdvertisementThat has led to a spike in the price of oil, triggering a potential global economic crisis as energy costs soar.

Source: Huffington Post March 22, 2026 08:35 UTC