Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- US President Donald Trump on Sunday issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening to target its power infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. He gave Tehran a 48-hour deadline to comply, escalating tensions in an already volatile region.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that if Iran does not "fully open, without threat" the strategic waterway within the specified timeframe, the United States would "hit and obliterate" its power plants, beginning with the largest one. The warning underscores Washington's firm stance amid growing concerns over disruptions to global shipping routes.

The US Central Command reiterated that its focus remains on limiting Iran's military capabilities. It stated that A...