President Donald Trump says the US will 'obliterate' Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not open within 48 hours - the waterway is vital for global oil shipping

Iran threatens to destroy energy plants after Trump’s warning over Strait of Hormuz - In a Truth Social post, Trump said the US would start targeting Iran’s largest power plant first

Tehran warns it will retaliate against US-linked energy infrastructure in the Middle East if its power plants are attacked.

Oil prices could soar to a staggering $200 a barrel amid fears that escalating conflict in the Middle East may choke off one of the world's most critical energy supply routes. Market analysts are warning that the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz - through which roughly a fifth of global oil supplies pass - is already pushing crude prices sharply higher and could trigger an unprecedented spike if disruption continues.

Iran threatens to destroy energy plants after Trump’s warning over Strait of Hormuz - In a Truth Social post, Trump said the US would start targeting Iran’s largest power plant first

President Trump threatens Iran’s power plants if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz

Iran responds to Trump’s threat by saying all US energy infrastructure in the region will be targeted if it is attacked.

US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea as prices soar - The U.S. Treasury Department has waived sanctions on Iranian oil at sea until April 19