Trump Orders Iran Power Plant Strikes as Strait Deadline Expires

President Trump issued an expletive-laden threat to bomb Iran's civilian power plants and bridges as his 10-day deadline expired.

“US and Iran trade threats to unleash 'hell' as search for missing US airman continues US President Donald Trump has threatened that "all hell would rain down on" Iran if it did not make a deal, an ultimatum that Tehran has rejected”

BBC

Trump had given Iran until April 6 to open the strait after it had been effectively closed since the US-Israeli offensive began on February 28.

BBC

The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump's aides regard striking Iran's infrastructure as a legitimate objective.

A senior Israeli defense official told Reuters that Israel is preparing to strike Iranian energy facilities but is waiting for American approval.

UN Secretary-General Guterres warned that attacking civilian infrastructure is banned under international law.

Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi dismissed Trump's threats, saying this war is not our war nor America's war.

Iran continued firing ballistic missiles at Gulf States, Iraq, and Israel.

CBC

The Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed, a chokepoint for approximately 21% of global petroleum liquids.

The UAE said it would stop importing Iranian natural gas starting April 7.

Iran has rejected any proposal for a temporary ceasefire and demanded a permanent end to the war.

International humanitarian law prohibits attacks on objects indispensable to civilian survival.

“Strait of Hormuz Energy Facility Attacks Threaten Global Security BY MUFLIH HIDAYAT ON APRIL 6, 2026”

Discovery Alert

The destruction of power plants could impact hospitals, water treatment, and food supply.

Trump refused to say whether any civilian targets would be off limits.

The campaign was described as a high-risk gamble with unclear objectives and weak legal justification.

Iran's civilian infrastructure has borne the brunt of the strikes.

More than 1.2 million people in Iran have been displaced by the bombings.

Ash-Sharq

Power outages have plunged Tehran into darkness and crippled hospitals and water treatment.

Discovery Alert emphasized the Strait of Hormuz had been effectively closed for 37 days.