Trump Declares Iran 'Blown Off the Map' then Threatens to Destroy Power Plants
Mar 22nd 2026 ยท United States
After a post claiming the United States had wiped out Iran, President Trump reversed course an hour later by threatening strikes on Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48 hours.
- At 6:37 p.m. EST President Trump posted on Truth Social that the United States had "blown Iran off the map" and that Iran's leadership, navy, and air force were dead.
- At 7:44 p.m. EST he issued an ultimatum threatening to "hit and obliterate" Iranian power plants if Iran did not fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
- Targeting civilian infrastructure such as power plants would raise legal concerns under international law.
- More than 2,000 people have been killed in the conflict so far, including 13 U.S. service members.
- U.S. troops have been moved to the Middle East and preparations for a possible ground operation in Iran continue despite mixed messaging from the White House.