In response, Tehran vows to ‘annihilate’ US-linked infrastructure.
The US president earlier urged Tehran to “make a deal before it is too late”.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to step up strikes on Iran, saying Iranian power plants could be targeted next. The announcement came just hours after US forces hit the country’s tallest highway bridge linking Tehran and Karaj, rendering it inoperable.
“Our Military… hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants! New Regime leadership knows what has to be done, and has to be done fast!”
Iranian military spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaghari responded, warning of immediate retaliation if Washington follows through.
“If the US proceeds with its threats regarding Iran’s power plants, immediate retaliatory actions will be taken,” he said in a video address, adding that Israeli energy and IT infrastructure – as well as regional companies with American shareholders – would face “complete and utter annihilation.”
The video featured footage of the Stargate UAE project, a major AI infrastructure hub under construction in Abu Dhabi, part of a US-backed initiative led by OpenAI. Zolfaghari said Iran would “do whatever it takes” to defend its interests, suggesting these projects could become targets.
Earlier, Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed “in the long term” to US and Israeli ships. Trump urged Tehran to “make a deal before it is too late.” Iranian officials have denied they are seeking a ceasefire or engaging in talks.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said strikes on civilian infrastructure, including bridges, would not force Iran to surrender, calling them a sign of “defeat and moral collapse.”
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus condemned US-Israeli strikes on Iranian health facilities, citing over 20 verified attacks since March 1 and at least nine deaths.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has fired Army Chief of Staff General Randy George.
The IRGC claims it shot down a second US F-35 over central Iran.
The UN Security Council is set to vote on Saturday on a proposal authorizing “all necessary means” to secure transit through the Strait of Hormuz, effectively allowing the use of force against perceived threats to shipping.
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🇮🇷🇮🇱🇺🇸 Spokesman of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters:
A second US fifth-generation F-35 was struck and downed over central Iran by a new IRGC Aerospace Force air-defense system. Given the massive explosion on impact and during the… pic.twitter.com/KWJ6NwMLbR
— Heidi La Levantine (@LadyJustice9111) April 3, 2026
Iranian power plants are a military target because ???????
Is it a war on power? Is it a war on energy?
If so, do it economically: https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/component/content/article/iran-offers-eu-access-to-strait-of-hormuz-but-theres-a-catch?catid=17&Itemid=101
RAF Lakenheath, located in Suffolk, England is a legitimate target for Iranian retaliation after https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/03/us-fighter-jet-confirmed-shot-down-over-iran
Same thing with RAF Mildenhall (3 miles away from Lakenheath…), RAF Fairford and the center of London.
Things will get much, much worse…until the psychopaths in D.C. are removed; either by impeachment, arrest or by other ‘extreme prejudice’ means!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IQJY5SsJ64
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMBF3kXHoZM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IQJY5SsJ64
https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/component/content/article/special-consultant-to-united-nations-resigns-48-hours-later-leaks-nuclear-attack-planning-for-iran?catid=17&Itemid=101
A war crime in the making; bombing power plants and desalination plants, along with hospitals.
Only J3w$ do that, as noted in Gaza, BUT-
Donald Trump IS a J3W!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIAQkgTJyKA
https://www.rutherford.org/publications_resources/john_whiteheads_commentary/the_battlefield_is_your_mind_inside_the_deep_states_psyops_machine
https://www.memri.org/tv/american-commentator-michael-harris-editor-veterans-today-israel-carried-out-newtown-massacre
https://odysee.com/@thecrowhouse:2/Arise-Humanity:8
The UN is based in New York which tells you everything you need to know about its impartiality. The US and its vassals, like Australia, UK, are, I’m guessing using it as a proxy, hoping to get enough votes to legitimise a combined attack on Iran, on the pretence of opening the straight, hoping this will diffuse the outrage of their public. The reality is even if Australia and the UK join in, they don’t have the numbers. Iran has a huge military and its on its home turf.
The best thing the US could do is actually withdraw militarily and negotiate but its mortgaged to hubris and Israel, so that probably wont happen.
America has shown remarkable restraint, they could have knocked out power and water infrastructure on day 1.