US President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform "Truth Social" that he is giving Iran 48 hours to fully restore shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. This strait has been crucial for the global oil and gas supply, as it was responsible for 20% of the world's consumption prior to the outbreak of conflict. Tensions escalated after the US and Israel launched widespread attacks on Iran on February 28, leading Iranian forces to block the strait and engage in hostilities against over 20 vessels attempting to pass through the region.

In response to Trump's ultimatum, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned on social media platform X that critical infrastructure and energy facilities in the Middle East could be "irreversibly destroyed" if the US targets Iran's power stations. The exchanges of threats signal a serious escalation in the already tense relations between the two nations, with potential repercussions for the stability of energy markets and broader geopolitical dynamics in the region.

Iran’s military leadership echoed this sentiment, asserting that any US strike on its energy infrastructure would be met with retaliatory actions. This back-and-forth between the two countries highlights the precarious situation in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route that, if disrupted, could have global implications for oil supply and international relations, potentially dragging other nations into the conflict.