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Iran war live: Tehran vows to ‘completely close’ Hormuz if power plants hit
In March 2026, amid ongoing US-Israel attacks on Iran, Tehran threatened to completely close the Strait of Hormuz if the US attacks Iranian power plants. This retaliatory action would also include attacks on regional energy and water infrastructure.
Ted Regencia,Zaid SabahAl JazeeraFiled 2026-03-23 · 00:00 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In March 2026, amid ongoing US-Israel attacks on Iran, Tehran threatened to completely close the Strait of Hormuz if the US attacks Iranian power plants. This retaliatory action would also include attacks on regional energy and water infrastructure. The threat comes as tensions escalate, with Israeli forces reportedly blowing up the Qasimiyah Bridge in south Lebanon. According to President Joseph Aoun, the bridge attack signals a potential ground invasion. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil transport, making its potential closure a significant concern.
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President Joseph Aoun says the attack on the Qasimiyah Bridge is a “prelude to ground invasion”.
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Iran says it will launch retaliatory attacks on regional energy and water infrastructure if the US attacks its power plants.
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Iran says it will completely shut the Strait of Hormuz if the US attacks its power plants.
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Israeli forces blow up the Qasimiyah Bridge in south Lebanon.
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