Iran’s Power Plants That Trump Plans To Destroy If Hormuz Is Not Opened On Tuesday Explained

Last Updated:April 07, 2026, 16:09 IST

US President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran's power plants & bridges if Strait of Hormuz is not opened by 8pm on Tuesday. Where are the plants located? News18 explains

President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened a “complete demolition" of Iran’s entire power grid if Tehran fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by a series of shifting deadlines, the latest set for 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

While he has not named specific targets in his public ultimatums, his pledge to hit the “biggest one first" and “every other plant they have" places several critical facilities at high risk.

WHAT HAS TRUMP SAID?

Trump has set an “8:00 PM deadline" (Washington time, Tuesday night) for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has warned that failure to comply will result in a simultaneous, massive bombing campaign aimed at “each and every one" of Iran’s electric generating plants and bridges.

He stated on Monday that the goal would be to leave these facilities “burning, exploding, and never to be used again" within a four-hour window.

During a White House press briefing, Trump said, “The entire country could be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night."

Trump also gave an ultimatum to Iran to make a deal before Tuesday, 8:00 P.M ET, warning that there’ll be “no bridges, no power plants" after that. He said that this is a “critical period" and Washington has given Tehran the necessary time to make a deal to put this war to an end.

“This is a critical period… They asked for an extension of seven days; I gave them 10 days… They have till tomorrow. Now we will see what happens… A lot of people are affected by this. We are giving them until tomorrow, 8 o’clock, Eastern Time. After that, they are going to have no bridges. They are going to have no power plants. Stone ages," Trump said.

PRIMARY STRATEGIC TARGETS IN IRAN

The following plants are Iran’s largest and most vital for maintaining its national electricity grid, according to Al Jazeera:

Damavand (Pakdasht) Power Plant: Located approximately 50km southeast of Tehran, it is the country’s largest plant with a capacity of roughly 2,900MW, supplying about 43% of the capital’s electricity.

Shahid Salimi (Neka) Power Plant: Situated along the Caspian Sea coast in Mazandaran province, this natural gas facility produces 2,215MW.

Shahid Rajaee Power Plant: A major 2,043MW natural gas plant located near Qazvin.

Karun-3 Dam: Iran’s largest hydroelectric facility, located in Khuzestan province, producing 2,000MW.

Shahid Montazeri Power Plant: The largest thermal plant in Isfahan, providing critical power to central Iran’s industrial sector.

OTHER CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN IRAN THAT MAY BE AT RISK

• Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant: Located on the Persian Gulf, this 1,000MW facility is Iran’s only operational nuclear reactor. Experts warn that a strike here could cause catastrophic radiation dispersal.
• Bandar Abbas Power Plant: Positioned near the Strait of Hormuz, this 1,330MW oil-fired plant is crucial for naval logistics and regional ports.Kerman Power Plant: A 1,912MW natural gas facility serving southeastern Iran.
• National Bridges: Alongside power plants, Trump has specifically threatened to “decimate" Iran’s bridges. The B1 bridge in Karaj — the tallest in the Middle East —was already heavily damaged in a joint US-Israeli strike on April 6, stated the report.

KEY FAQs

Where are Iran’s main nuclear and power plants located?

Iran’s major facilities are spread across the country, including Natanz (central Iran), Fordow (north-central, near mountains), Bushehr (southern coast), Isfahan (uranium processing hub). These sites are geographically dispersed to reduce vulnerability.

Which of these sites are most sensitive or strategic?

The most critical ones are Natanz, main uranium enrichment centre; Fordow, heavily fortified, buried deep inside a mountain; Bushehr, Iran’s only operational nuclear power plant. These are often the focus of international concern and military threats.

Why are many of these facilities hard to attack?

Many are underground or heavily protected. Natanz has underground sections built to resist airstrikes. Fordow is buried deep inside a mountain, making it extremely difficult to destroy. This design is intentional to protect them from potential attacks.

With agency inputs

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