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Trump Threatens to Obliterate Iran's Power Plants Amid Tensions

3/23/2026

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Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz says all options remain after U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to destroy Iran's power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.
Trump warned the United States would "hit and obliterate" Iran's infrastructure, which has been largely closed due to military actions.
Waltz notes the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps controls significant infrastructure and is a legitimate target, and allies remain committed to safe passage through the Strait.

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Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz says all options remain after U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to destroy Iran's power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.
Trump warned the United States would "hit and obliterate" Iran's infrastructure, which has been largely closed due to military actions.
Waltz notes the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps controls significant infrastructure and is a legitimate target, and allies remain committed to safe passage through the Strait.