Breaking: Iran Announces Full Shutdown Of Strait Of Hormuz In Major Escalation

Iran’s military has warned that it will shut the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely if United States President Donald Trump orders strikes on Iranian power facilities.

In a statement released on Sunday, Iran’s armed forces headquarters said the move is a direct response to Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum, which demanded that Tehran reopen the strategic waterway or face military action. Iran warned that any attack on its power plants would result in a total closure of the Strait of Hormuz until damaged infrastructure is rebuilt.

The warning comes amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington, with Trump threatening to destroy Iranian power facilities if the Strait is not reopened by his Monday evening deadline.

Iran has also expanded its threats, saying it could target Israeli energy and communications infrastructure, as well as companies in the region linked to U.S. interests. Military officials further stated that power plants in countries hosting U.S. bases could also become legitimate targets.

Adding to the escalation, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that any attack on Iranian infrastructure could lead to irreversible damage across key energy systems in the Middle East. He shared the warning publicly on X.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route handling about one-fifth of the world’s oil supply, has become the center of rising geopolitical tension. Although Iran has repeatedly stated that the waterway is not formally closed, it insists it is “closed to enemies and their allies,” deepening uncertainty in global energy markets.