Trump Vows to Target Iranian Infrastructure

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday warned that the United States could target Iranian bridges and electric power plants, a statement that signaled a possible widening of the current conflict involving Iran. The threat was delivered in a social media post that said the U.S. military “hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran. Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants.”

The warning followed earlier remarks from Trump about damaging Iranian infrastructure. Officials have pointed to both a televised speech on Wednesday and the Thursday social media message as the latest in a series of statements that have raised questions about how far Washington might expand its target set if Iran does not meet U.S. demands.

In his public comments, Trump said Iran’s leadership “knows what has to be done, and has to be done, FAST!” He indicated the war could intensify if Iran does not comply with Washington’s demands, and he suggested that energy and oil infrastructure could also be at risk. No detailed timeline was provided for how quickly any escalation could occur or what conditions would trigger it.

The conflict began on February 28 with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, according to the account provided. Since then, Iran has retaliated against Israel and against Gulf states that host U.S. bases. The fighting has included joint U.S.-Israeli operations in Iran and Israeli attacks in Lebanon, and it has produced thousands of casualties and displaced millions of people.

Trump’s shifting objectives and changing timelines for the war have drawn scrutiny. While he has asserted that Washington is nearing its goals, he has not set out a clear endpoint for the conflict. The lack of a defined timetable has added to uncertainty around how long the fighting could continue and what additional steps might be taken.

International law experts, in an open letter released Thursday, said U.S. strikes on Iran could amount to war crimes. They cited the 1949 Geneva Conventions and the prohibition on attacking civilian objects that are essential for survival, a point raised in connection with potential strikes on infrastructure such as power systems.

The conflict has already been linked to rising oil prices and broader instability in global markets. With Trump publicly raising the prospect of strikes on bridges, power plants, and potentially energy and oil infrastructure, investors and governments are watching for signals about the scope of military operations and the risk of further disruption across the region.