Iran30 March, 20261 min read
Trump Threatens to Obliterate Iran's Oil, Power, Water Infrastructure
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Trump threatened to obliterate Iran’s electric plants, oil wells, and Kharg Island if no deal. He said U.S. is in serious discussions with Iran, making progress toward ending the war.
Trump Threatens Destruction
Trump escalated threats against Iran by warning the US would completely obliterate Iran's power plants, oil wells, and Kharg Island. He claimed great progress had been made in talks with a new, and more reasonable, regime in Iran. Trump also demanded the Strait be immediately open for business and threatened desalination facilities.
Trump Demands Strait Reopened
Trump made opening the Strait of Hormuz a central condition for ending the conflict. Iran had closed the Strait earlier and attacked ships attempting to pass. Oil prices soared as a result.
Trump Threatens Water Infrastructure
The targeting of desalination facilities could constitute a war crime under international law. The Arab League condemned the Iranian attacks on electricity and water desalination facilities. Chinese Foreign Ministry called for peace.
Trump Signals Regime Change
Trump announced the US was negotiating with a new Iranian regime. The Atlantic Council described the campaign as a high-risk gamble. Congressional Democrats demanded briefings.