US President Donald Trump participates in a video call with military service members from his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on November 27, 2025, during the Thanksgiving holiday. US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two National Guard troops shot a day earlier near the White House, had died, while the other soldier was "fighting for his life." (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
Iran’s military has warned it could fully shut down the Strait of Hormuz if the United States follows through on threats to strike the country’s power infrastructure.
The warning comes amid escalating tensions after US President Donald Trump reportedly issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to reopen the vital waterway, which has remained largely closed since the outbreak of conflict on February 28. The war, triggered by joint US-Israeli bombardments on Iran, has since spread across the Middle East.
In response, Iran has launched a series of drone and missile attacks targeting Israel and US-linked interests in the region. The country’s military operational command, Khatam Al-Anbiya, stated that any strike on Iran’s power plants would prompt a complete closure of the strait until damaged facilities are restored.
Iranian authorities also warned of potential retaliatory strikes on Israel’s energy systems, including power plants and communications infrastructure. Additionally, they signaled possible attacks on similar facilities in countries hosting US military bases, as well as companies with American ownership stakes.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes, with roughly 20 percent of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas shipments passing through it under normal conditions. However, traffic in the area has significantly dropped since the conflict began, with only a small fraction of vessels able to pass through safely.
Iranian forces have reportedly targeted several ships, claiming they ignored warnings against navigating the waterway. While vessels from countries considered friendly have occasionally been allowed passage, Iran has threatened to block those from nations it accuses of supporting hostile actions against it.
Meanwhile, Iran’s parliament is considering new measures, including imposing tolls on ships using the strait. Officials have indicated that maritime activity in the region may not return to normal levels anytime soon.
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