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According to Jerusalem Post, U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the United States may begin targeting Iran’s power plants and bridges, as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran have reached an impasse.
Speaking to reporters following the collapse of indirect nuclear negotiations in Doha, Trump did not rule out military action against critical Iranian infrastructure.
“The US may begin striking Iran’s power plants and bridges as talks break down, Trump said. “They cannot be allowed to develop nuclear weapons, and if they won’t come to the table in good faith, we will have no choice.
The remarks mark a sharp escalation in rhetoric, coming weeks after Trump signaled a return to a maximum pressure strategy should he return to office. Current U.S. officials have not endorsed the proposal, but the comments have already rattled European allies who fear a broader regional war.
Iran’s mission to the United Nations dismissed the threat as reckless election theater, while Iranian military commanders reportedly placed air defense units on heightened alert near key energy and transportation hubs.
Analysts warn that targeting power plants and bridges would constitute a major escalation beyond previous strikes on military or nuclear sites, potentially crippling civilian life and inviting a full-scale Iranian retaliation.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has confirmed that Iran continues to enrich uranium at near-weapons-grade levels, though no final decision on military action has been made by the Trump administration. Trump’s statement, however, has already revived fears of a pre-election confrontation in the Gulf.
