Trump issues strong warning to Iran says open Strait of Hormuz or face total destruction of power plants, oil wells and Kharg Island

US President Donald Trump has signaled that the United States is engaged in serious negotiations with what he describes as a “new and more reasonable regime” in Iran to end ongoing military operations. In a Truth Social post, Trump highlighted significant progress in talks but issued a firm ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Key Points from Trump’s Truth Social Statement

Trump stated that if a deal is not reached shortly and the Strait of Hormuz is not immediately “Open for Business,” the U.S. would respond decisively by targeting critical Iranian infrastructure that has so far been spared:

• All electric generating plants
• Oil wells
• Kharg Island (Iran’s primary oil export terminal)
• Possibly all desalinization plants

He described this potential action as retribution for the deaths of U.S. soldiers and others attributed to the “old Regime’s 47-year Reign of Terror.”

The full post reads: “The United States of America is in serious discussions with A NEW, AND MORE REASONABLE, REGIME to end our Military Operations in Iran. Great progress has been made but, if for any reason a deal is not shortly reached, which it probably will be, and if the Hormuz Strait is not immediately “Open for Business,” we will conclude our lovely “stay” in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating all of their Electric Generating Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island (and possibly all desalinization plants!), which we have purposefully not yet “touched.” This will be in retribution for our many soldiers, and others, that Iran has butchered and killed over the old Regime’s 47 year “Reign of Terror.” Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP”

Context of U.S.-Iran Tensions and the Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical chokepoints for global oil trade, with a significant portion of the world’s crude oil passing through it daily. Any disruption has major implications for energy markets, shipping, and international economies.

Trump’s message comes amid reports of direct and indirect talks between the U.S. and representatives in Iran following military actions that have reportedly weakened the previous leadership structure. The president has repeatedly described these discussions as involving “very reasonable” new figures and has characterized recent events as amounting to regime change in Iran.

Recent U.S. strikes have already targeted military assets on Kharg Islandwhich handles the majority of Iran’s oil exports, but left core oil infrastructure intact as leverage. Trump has emphasized that further escalation would only occur if the strait remains closed to safe passage.