Trump claims United States could dismantle Iranian electric capacity within one hour

Mar 17, 2026, 4:11:36 PM UTC(5 hours ago)

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President Trump stated that the U.S. military has the capability to neutralize Iran's entire power grid in sixty minutes if necessary
The comments come during the third week of a conflict where U.S. and Israeli strikes have already targeted electricity distribution centers in Tehran
Global oil exports from the region have plummeted by sixty percent as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely paralyzed by the ongoing hostilities
Military officials have reportedly provided the White House with a menu of escalation options including strikes on vital energy infrastructure
Market analysts report that the continued threats have kept global gas prices at elevated levels despite U.S. demands for allies to help reopen shipping lanes

TRUMP: WE COULD TAKE IRAN'S ELECTRIC CAPACITY IN ONE HOUR IF WE WANTED TO