Trump Threatens Iran Infrastructure if No Deal is Reached Soon
30 March 2026 8:07 PM IST30 March 2026 8:07 PM IST
Trump says diplomacy is going well but threatens major escalation In a social media post, Trump said “great progress is being made” in talks with Iran to end military operations.
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from West Palm Beach, Fla., to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sunday, March 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Dubai: US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran's energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination plants, if a deal to end the war is not reached “shortly.”
Israel and the US launched a new wave of strikes on Iran, as the war raged with no end in sight.
Trump's new threat in a social media post and earlier comments in an interview with the Financial Times that suggested American troops could seize Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub highlighted a frequent tactic. He has repeatedly claimed to be making diplomatic progress- though Tehran denies negotiating directly - while ramping up his threats and sending thousands more US troops to the Middle East.
It remains unclear where the diplomatic effort facilitated by Pakistan stands. Iran's continuing attacks on its Gulf neighbours could further complicate any talks. The United Arab Emirates - which has long billed itself as a beacon of stability in a volatile region - has been hard hit in the war, and is signalling it wants Iran disarmed in any ceasefire.
Tehran meanwhile struck a key water and electrical plant in Kuwait, and an oil refinery in Israel came under attack.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle with agency inputs )
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