Trump urges allied nations to send warships through Strait of Hormuz
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View on mapLive: Iran faces Trump Hormuz ultimatum, IEA warns of worst global energy crisis in decades
Iran on Monday faces a deadline by President Donald Trump to open up the crucial Strait of Hormuz or face a major US assault on power plants, as Israel warned of weeks more of war. The International Energy Agency said the crisis is more severe than the 1970s oil shocks combined. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.
France 24 WorldMarch 23, 2026 at 01:52 AM UTCStrait of Hormuz: Trump’s ultimatum to Iran
Donald #Trump issued an ultimatum to #Iran on March 22: 48 hours to reopen the Strait of #Hormuz or the #US will strike Iranian oil facilities. Tehran has responded, warning it would retaliate.
France 24 WorldMarch 22, 2026 at 07:37 PM UTCIran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz after Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum
The US and its allies in Europe and Asia rely heavily on the oil that passes through the strait to meet energy demand.
GDELTMarch 22, 2026 at 06:02 PM UTCIran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz and hit power plants after Trump
The United States and Iran threatened to target critical infrastructure as the war in the Middle East, now in its fourth week, puts lives and livelihoods at risk throughout the
GDELTMarch 22, 2026 at 06:02 PM UTCUS‑Iran tensions escalate as Trump issues ultimatum over Hormuz
The US-Israel-Iran confrontation intensified as US President Donald Trump warned that the United States could strike Iran's power infrastructure if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
CGTN WorldMarch 22, 2026 at 11:24 AM UTCUS and Iran trade threats over Strait of Hormuz standoff
President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will “obliterate” power plants in Iran if the Islamic Republic doesn’t fully open the strategic Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, and Iranian missiles struck two cities near Israel’s main nuclear research center.
AfricanewsMarch 22, 2026 at 09:55 AM UTCMiddle East crisis live: Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum to open strait of Hormuz; about 100 injured in Israel
Trump tells Iran to reopen strait to shipping or face destruction of its energy infrastructure, as Tehran launches its most destructive attack yet on Israel Several blasts could be heard from Jerusalem on Sunday, AFP journalists said, after the Israeli military warned of incoming missile fire from Iran towards central Israel. Israel’s Magen David Adom emergency medical service said there were no immediate reports of casualties. Continue reading...
The Guardian WorldMarch 22, 2026 at 05:44 AM UTCTrump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz blockade
If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST, says U.S. President Donald Trump
The Hindu InternationalMarch 22, 2026 at 01:53 AM UTCTrump issues 48-hour Hormuz Strait ultimatum, threatens Iran power plants
Iran responds to Trump's threat by saying all US energy infrastructure in the region will be targeted if it is attacked.
Al JazeeraMarch 22, 2026 at 01:16 AM UTCTrump gives Iran 48 hours to open Hormuz as Tehran strikes Israel
Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for the war launched by the US and Israel.
CNA LatestMarch 22, 2026 at 12:38 AM UTC