On the 21st, President Trump issued a demand for Iran to lift its blockade of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. He further warned that if Iran fails to do so, the United States would attack and completely destroy Iran's power plants. This stance follows a series of actions initiated on February 28 by the U.S. and Israel that provoked Iran, leading to their effective closure of the Strait, which has significant implications for global oil prices.