Donald Trump has warned that the United States could carry out strikes on major infrastructure in Iran if no agreement is reached and the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened soon.
In a social media post on March 30, 2026, Trump said that talks were underway with what he described as a “new and reasonable regime” to end military operations. He added that some progress had been made, but warned that failure to reach a deal would lead to strong military action.
Trump said that if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz immediately, the United States could target key infrastructure, including power plants, oil fields, the Kharg Island oil facilities, and even water desalination plants. He said such action would be taken to pressure Iran into compliance.
This is not the first warning from the U.S. President. Earlier, he had threatened to strike Iran “20 times harder” if the strait was not reopened. He also set a 48-hour deadline on March 21, but later extended it to April 6 as the situation developed.
At the same time, the situation remains tense in the region. The Pentagon has increased the number of troops deployed to nearby areas as a precaution.
Trump also claimed that discussions were taking place between the United States and Iran to end the ongoing conflict. However, Iranian officials denied that formal negotiations were happening. They said they received an offer from Washington that they rejected and instead sent their own counter-proposal.
The situation remains uncertain, with both sides continuing to exchange warnings while diplomatic efforts and military preparations move forward at the same time.