A Tomahawk cruise missile launches from a US Navy guided-missile destroyer, representing the military strike capability behind Trump 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over Hormuz. Photo: US Navy / Public Domain

Trump Gives Iran 48 Hours to Open Hormuz or Lose Its Power Grid

Trump threatens to obliterate Iran power plants including Bushehr nuclear reactor if Hormuz not reopened in 48 hours. What the deadline means for Saudi oil.

The contradiction between de-escalation rhetoric and infrastructure threats has produced a mutual destruction standoff with no obvious exit ramp for either side.

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A Patriot PAC-2 interceptor missile launches from a mobile launcher during a live fire exercise, demonstrating the air defense systems protecting Gulf desalination infrastructure. Photo: US Army / Public Domain
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