Iran Responds to Trump’s Threats with ‘Indefinite’ Hormuz Closure Warning

Tehran warned it could shut the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely if the United States strikes Iranian energy infrastructure. Filmogaz.com cites a military statement saying Tehran would not reopen the channel until damaged plants are rebuilt.

White House ultimatum

President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding the strait be opened. He posted the warning from his Florida residence and threatened to destroy Iran’s power plants.

The statement came amid growing domestic pressure to secure the waterway as oil prices climbed.

Tehran’s response and regional threats

Tehran responds to Trump’s threats by issuing an “indefinite” warning to close Hormuz. Military officials added that if homes lose power, Iran may target Israeli energy and communications networks.

Authorities also warned they could strike companies in the region with US shareholders.

Shipping choke point and market impact

The bottleneck through the narrow strait has nearly halted petroleum shipments. Early Monday US crude briefly hit $100 per barrel as markets reacted.

Rising Brent prices present risks for major importers such as India. Persistently high oil costs could lift inflation, weaken the rupee, and widen external imbalances.

Escalation on the ground

Iranian missiles struck two southern Israeli communities late Saturday. The attacks shattered buildings and injured dozens near Israel’s main nuclear research centre.

Analysts say the strikes signalled a dangerous expansion of the conflict in its fourth week.

Human toll

• More than 1,500 dead in Iran.
• More than 1,000 dead in Lebanon.
• 15 dead in Israel.
• 13 US military personnel killed.
• Several civilians killed on land and at sea in the Gulf.

Millions of people in Lebanon and Iran have been displaced by the fighting.

The clash over the Hormuz chokepoint has broad strategic and economic consequences. Diplomats warn that any strike on energy infrastructure could deepen regional instability. Filmogaz.com will continue to follow developments.