President Donald Trump has issued a blunt 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, warning that if Tehran does not immediately halt its attacks and threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, the United States will launch devastating strikes on Iran’s power plants and electrical grid.

Speaking in a high-stakes address, Trump declared: “Iran has 48 hours. If they don’t stand down, we will hit their power plants and electrical infrastructure with force like they have never seen. The choice is theirs.”

The warning comes as U.S. forces maintain a mᴀssive naval presence in the Persian Gulf and thousands of Marines remain engaged near the Iranian coastline. The ultimatum follows weeks of escalating violence, including Iranian missile strikes on Tel Aviv and Haifa, attacks on Gulf energy facilities, and long-range attempts on Diego Garcia.

Iran’s response was immediate and defiant. The IRGC, under the command of Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed a “crushing and merciless” retaliation. A senior commander stated: “Trump’s 48-hour threat changes nothing. If America dares to strike our power plants, the entire region will burn. We will turn off the lights across the Gulf and beyond. We still have not used our best and ᴅᴇᴀᴅliest missiles.”

Retired U.S. General Jack Keane described the situation as “extremely critical,” saying: “This is the most dangerous moment yet. Striking power plants would be a major escalation that could plunge Iran into darkness and trigger mᴀssive civilian consequences.”

Global oil prices have reacted with absolute hysteria, surging past $34,900 per barrel — an all-time historic record — as traders brace for the possible total closure of the Strait of Hormuz and widespread energy infrastructure attacks.

As the 48-hour clock ticks down, the world stands on edge. Will Iran back down under Trump’s ultimatum, or will this be the spark that ignites a full-scale war with catastrophic consequences for the global economy and millions of civilians?

The next two days may decide the future of the Middle East — and the world.