Frank Rondel
Donald Trump has issued a strict ultimatum to Iran, demanding the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, otherwise threatening military action against the country’s power infrastructure, reports customreceipt.com via truthsocial. Trump’s statement came in a post on the social media platform Truth Social at approximately 3 a.m. Moscow time, explicitly warning that if Iran fails to comply, the United States would target several Iranian power stations, starting with the largest.
Since the onset of the Middle East conflict, Iran has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage through which up to one-fifth of global oil exports, roughly 20 million barrels per day, as well as liquefied natural gas, are transported. The disruption has already triggered a sharp increase in global oil prices and forced the International Energy Agency to release reserves, injecting an unprecedented 400 million barrels onto the market. In response to the crisis, the United States temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil currently in transit at sea, as well as on Iranian oil shipments, to stabilize supply.
The escalation comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region, where the Strait of Hormuz serves as a strategic chokepoint for global energy flows. The ultimatum highlights Washington’s willingness to exert immediate pressure on Tehran through targeted strikes if the passage is not reopened without threat. Analysts are closely monitoring the situation as markets react to both the potential for military engagement and the fluctuating availability of crude and liquefied natural gas exports.
Global shipping companies have already adjusted their routing plans to account for the closure, while energy markets remain volatile as traders anticipate further announcements from both Iran and the United States. The Trump administration’s move underscores the strategic importance of the strait and the broader implications for energy security worldwide.
Earlier we wrote that US Temporarily Lifts Iranian Oil Sanctions – 140 Million Barrels Enter Global Market