Trump Threatens to Shut Down All Iranian Power Stations and Hints at Ground Operation

The US military completed a fourth consecutive night of air and naval strikes against dozens of military targets in Iran, focusing on missile sites, drones, naval capabilities, and coastal defense systems near the Strait of Hormuz and along Iran's coast. These operations, lasting about seven hours, aim to reduce Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping and civilian crews in the region.

President Donald Trump announced the resumption of a naval blockade on Iranian ports and warned that if Tehran refuses to return to negotiations, the US will expand its attacks to include civilian infrastructure such as power stations and bridges. In an interview with Fox News, Trump said, "We will shut down all power stations and destroy all bridges unless they come back to the negotiating table," and hinted at the possibility of a ground operation, adding, "Sometimes a ground operation is needed, but we have others who will do it for us."

The US Central Command confirmed that over 20 warships and hundreds of military aircraft are currently deployed in the Middle East, maintaining a high state of readiness. Meanwhile, Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed "until the end of American evil," citing ongoing US military activity as the reason for the continued closure. Iran stated that passage through this strategic waterway will only resume once stability and calm return to the area.

Additionally, Iranian media reported that Iranian forces struck US military facilities at the Azraq Air Base in Jordan. Early morning alarms sounded in Bahrain, and Kuwait's military reported intercepting an Iranian drone attack, which caused a fire at one site but no casualties. These developments underscore escalating tensions and ongoing military confrontations between the US and Iran in the region.