US President Donald Trump has executed a U-turn regarding potential military action against Iran.
By The Civilian Post editorials Team |
Late on the night of March 21, via a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran: if the Iran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours—without making any threats—the USA would destroy its power plants, beginning with the largest one.
Shortly after Trump's threat, Iran issued its response.
The IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) delivered a very stern and scathing reply; they not only issued a counter-threat but also mocked Trump. The IRGC trolled Trump, with their spokesperson using the catchphrase from his famous show, *The Apprentice*, to ridicule him. A video has been released by the IRGC containing the following message:
"Hey Trump, you’re fired! You are familiar with this sentence. Thank you for your attention to this matter."
Occupation of the Strait of Hormuz.
An IRGC spokesperson issued a stern warning, stating that if the U.S. military attacks Iran's power plants, they will completely shut down the Strait of Hormuz. He asserted that this vital waterway would remain closed until their "destroyed power plants" are fully reconstructed. The IRGC official further clarified that this route is closed exclusively to enemy vessels, and not to any others.
A Threat of Retaliation.
IRGC military spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaqari has issued a grave threat.
He warned that if the U.S. attacks Iran's energy infrastructure, Iran will target U.S. bases, water desalination plants, and IT infrastructure located throughout the entire Gulf region. He further stated that no defensive measure would be able to shield the attackers from their retaliation.
Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, has issued a stern warning:
If the USA touches even a single Iranian power plant, Iran will target every site across the entire Middle East that supports the US military.
This includes desalination plants (water purification facilities) and energy infrastructure, which could disrupt the electricity and water supply for the entire region.
Control over the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has made it clear that the Strait of Hormuz will no longer operate as it did in the past. They have begun demanding a "transit fee" of $2 million (approximately ₹17 crore) from ships—a demand they assert is their "sovereign right."
