Iran threatens key infrastructure in Middle East after Trump ultimatum

Iran threatened Sunday to attack key Middle East infrastructure in response to President Trump's ultimatum to "obliterate" Iranian power plants unless Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping chokepoint. Trump announced a countdown demanding Iran lift what he characterized as a de facto blockade on the waterway, escalating pressure on Iran's leadership with explicit military threats. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important oil and gas transit routes, making any disruption a potential economic shock to global energy markets. Iran's counter-threat to target regional infrastructure signals the risk of direct military confrontation if either side follows through on its demands. The standoff represents a significant escalation in Trump's approach to Iran policy, moving beyond diplomatic channels to explicit threats of force.