Trump warns of expanded strikes on Iran's power infrastructure amid Hormuz tensions

President Donald Trump told Fox News that the United States may strike Iranian power plants and bridges next week if Tehran does not resume talks, saying the attacks would continue until a deal is reached. He added that the U.S. would "knock out all their power plants" and "knock out all their bridges" unless negotiations resume.

The remarks follow a fourth consecutive day of U.S. air strikes aimed at degrading Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil and gas route. The U.S. Central Command said the latest attacks were intended to reduce Iran's ability to target vessels.

Iranian state media reported explosions near Bandar Abbas, on Qeshm Island, and other locations, while the state news agency IRNA said Iranian forces launched a drone strike on a U.S.-used base in Jordan.

Earlier this week, Trump reversed a proposal to impose a 20% fee on ships transiting the strait, describing the change as the result of "highly productive conversations" with regional leaders and emphasizing forthcoming investment and trade deals with Gulf states. He affirmed that the naval blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place.

Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the renewed blockade undermined a recent memorandum between the two countries. The fragile ceasefire that began on June 17 has effectively collapsed as both sides exchange attacks, raising concerns about a broader regional conflict.