Trump threatens to hit Iran power plants next week if no deal
US President Donald Trump has threatened to expand military strikes against Iran to include power plants and bridges if a new deal is not reached. This escalation follows a series of US strikes and a naval blockade, signaling a collapse of the recent ceasefire.
Why it matters
The threat of targeting critical civilian infrastructure marks a significant escalation in the US-Iran conflict, with potential global implications for energy markets and regional stability.
U.S. President Donald Trump told Fox News on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) he would expand US strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges if Tehran does not make a deal.
"Next week it gets really bad for them because next week comes the power plants. Next week comes the bridges," Mr. Trump said in an interview with the US broadcaster.
"We're going to knock out all their power plants. We're going to knock out all their bridges unless they get to the table and negotiate."
Mr. Trump's comments came as US forces carried out strikes against Iran for a fourth day in a row and reimposed a naval blockade on the country's ports.
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