As the deadline set by President Donald Trump for Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz approaches, fears of a potential military escalation targeting the core energy infrastructure in the region are increasing. The American threats to strike Iranian energy facilities intersect with Iranian warnings of reciprocal responses, placing the region at a pivotal moment that could reshape the conflict landscape.
Trump has asserted that he will destroy all energy plants and bridges in Iran if its leaders do not agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening. These threats come at a time when Iran continues to maintain control over the strait, with the Revolutionary Guard announcing tightened surveillance on navigation and preventing some ships from passing.
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Attention is turning to potential targets that the United States may strike if it follows through on its threats. Among the likely targets is the Damaوند power station, which is considered Iran's largest power plant with a production capacity of 2868 megawatts. The Shahid Salimi station in Mazandaran province, the Shahid Rajaei station, and the Ramin station in Khuzestan province are also highlighted as potential targets.
Trump did not wait for the deadline to pass, as the U.S. military targeted the