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1st LD Writethru: Trump threatens to "obliterate" Iran's power, oil infrastructure if deal not reached shortly

Xinhua
| March 30, 2026
2026-03-30

WASHINGTON, March 30 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to "completely obliterate" all of Iran's electric generating plants, oil wells, and Kharg Island if a deal is not reached shortly.

In a post on Truth Social, he also said that the United States is in serious discussions with Iran to end military operations there.

Sunday marks the one-month milestone in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Despite earlier reports of potential U.S.-Iran talks to end hostilities, no substantive progress has emerged. Continued strikes and military reinforcement in the Middle East are further dampening hope for a swift de-escalation. Enditem

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