Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy grid if ceasefire not reached ‘shortly’

The Guardian - World News National SecurityNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by Peter Beaumont Senior international correspondent and Joseph Gedeon in WashingtonMarch 30, 2026 at 08:33 PM

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Donald Trump threatened to "obliterate" Iran's energy grid and water plants if a ceasefire is not reached "shortly" in the ongoing conflict instigated by the US and Israel. This threat, made via social media, includes targeting Kharg Island, a major oil export facility. Trump claims to be in "serious discussions" with a "more reasonable regime" in Tehran to reach a deal, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has described US peace proposals as "excessive" and acknowledged receiving a 15-point proposal from the Trump administration after talks with other nations. The White House indicated Trump would seek financial assistance from Arab countries to cover the war costs, while also expressing a preference to "take the oil in Iran," potentially requiring a US troop seizure of Kharg Island.

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Esmail Baghaei acknowledged Tehran had received a 15-point proposal from the Trump administration.

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The Kharg oil loading terminal is a major facility for exporting crude oil, integral to the global oil supply chain.

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Destroying civilian infrastructure such as power and water facilities would be illegal under international humanitarian law.

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Tehran has remained defiant during the month-long conflict, describing US peace proposals as “excessive, unrealistic and irrational”.

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Trump threatens to “obliterate” Iran’s power stations and fresh water plants if Tehran does not agree to peace terms “shortly”.

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Egypt 30% Pakistan 30% Strait of Hormuz 40% Esmail Baghaei 40% Karoline Leavitt 50% White House ×250% Israel ×260% Tehran ×270% Kharg Island ×370% United States ×480% Donald Trump ×590% Iran ×690%

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