Warning Comes as Tensions Continue to Rise

President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will strike Iranian bridges and power plants if Iran continues attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a possible escalation in the ongoing conflict.

The warning comes as U.S. officials continue to pursue a potential ceasefire while also weighing additional military action.

Trump Issues New Threat

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the U.S. would respond directly to any future attacks on commercial vessels.

“From this point forward, any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether it be by Missile, Rocket, Drone, or any other device or weapon, the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT, including those located next to, or in, the Capital City of Tehran.”

According to U.S. Central Command, Iran has attacked more than 30 commercial vessels over the past three months, including several incidents after Washington and Tehran signed a June memorandum aimed at reducing hostilities.

Possible Escalation

The U.S. has already targeted bridges in southern Iran during recent military operations, but striking power plants or infrastructure near Tehran would represent a significant escalation.

Regional mediators, including officials from Qatar, are still working to broker a ceasefire and secure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route.

Speaking at an event in Georgia, Trump suggested Iran was feeling increasing pressure.

“They’re getting hit so hard, and they want to make a deal… They’re not ready. They will be ready very soon.”

Iran Fires Back

Iranian officials responded with strong warnings of their own.

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the Strait of Hormuz “will not return to its pre-war status,” adding that if Iran cannot export oil, others in the region should not expect to do so either.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also warned that any attack on Iran’s infrastructure would trigger a “powerful and decisive response,” saying countries that support U.S. military action could also become legitimate targets.

Meanwhile, Brig. Gen. Seyed Majid Mousavi, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Air Force, warned that attacks on Iran’s infrastructure could result in power outages across neighboring U.S. allies in the region.

Ceasefire Efforts Continue

Despite the increasingly hostile rhetoric from both sides, diplomatic efforts remain underway. However, with both Washington and Tehran exchanging fresh threats, hopes for a quick resolution remain uncertain.