Iranian officials reiterated threats of “complete closure” of the Strait of Hormuz on March 21, 2026, if US attacks its power infrastructure, as warned by President Trump in response to the ongoing blockade.
Escalating Rhetoric
IRGC, parliament, and VP unified: any power plant strikes trigger Hormuz shutdown until repairs, plus attacks on US/Israeli energy/desalination/IT targets regionally, causing “blackout.” Tehran hints selective access for neutrals.
Trump’s Deadline
48-hour ultimatum (ends March 23 evening) demands full reopening or strikes on largest plants first. Criticism mounts over allies’ Strait security; 22 nations condemn Iran’s “de facto closure.”
Global Fears
Hormuz handles 20% oil/LPG; closure sustains Brent surge. Conflict risks Bab al-Mandab expansion, wider war amid 1,500+ Iranian deaths.
