US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, demanding the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz or warning of major US strikes. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran’s power plants would be “obliterated” if the strait was not reopened. He warned that the biggest power plant would be obliterated first. Trump's comments come as oil prices have soared as Iran threatens shipping on the Strait of Hormuz. The Israeli military said its forces launched a wave of strikes on Tehran early Sunday in retaliation

Source: Indian Express March 22, 2026 10:19 UTC