…says American military could dismantle Iran’s electricity capacity almost instantly if it decided to escalate the ongoing US Iran war.
Maryland, United States — The iNews Times | The US Iran war tensions took a dramatic turn Wednesday night after United States President Donald Trump declared that America has the capability to cripple Iran’s electricity infrastructure within an hour but has deliberately chosen not to do so.
Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland after returning from a trip to Kentucky, Trump said targeting Iran’s national power infrastructure would severely damage the country’s ability to rebuild.
According to the U.S. president, the American military could dismantle Iran’s electricity capacity almost instantly if it decided to escalate the ongoing US Iran war, but Washington is currently avoiding such a move.
“We could take apart their electric capacity within one hour, and it would take them 25 years to rebuild it. We won’t do that,” Trump said before ending the brief exchange with journalists.
His remarks came amid rising tensions in the Middle East following escalating exchanges involving Iran and its regional adversaries, drawing reactions from world leaders and raising concerns about global energy security.
Israel Raises Alarm Over Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
As the US Iran war continues to dominate global diplomatic discussions, Israel has reiterated its strong opposition to Iran possessing nuclear weapons.
Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, warned that allowing Tehran to develop nuclear bombs would pose a serious threat to global stability.
“You can’t have nuclear bombs in the hands of a tyrannical, apocalyptic regime that intends on using it and talks about eliminating Western civilization,” Leiter said while commenting on the growing tensions.
Israel has long maintained that Iran’s nuclear ambitions pose an existential threat, while Iran insists its nuclear programme is intended for peaceful purposes.
Iran Rejects Pressure, Lists Conditions for Peace
Meanwhile, Iran has pushed back against mounting pressure from Washington and its allies, insisting it will not surrender to demands from the United States and Israel.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian outlined Tehran’s conditions for ending hostilities linked to the US Iran war, insisting that the conflict can only stop if Iran’s rights are recognised internationally.
“The only way to end this war is recognizing Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and firm international guarantees against future aggression,” Pezeshkian wrote on social media platform X.
Iran’s leadership has maintained that its actions are defensive and insists any lasting peace agreement must include financial compensation for damages and assurances against future attacks.
Since the conflict began, Pezeshkian has reportedly maintained regular communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has been attempting to mediate between Iran and several Arab states.
Putin also held a conversation with President Trump earlier this week as diplomatic efforts intensify to prevent the US Iran war from expanding into a broader regional crisis.
Iran Accuses Enemies of Attacking Civil Infrastructure
Iranian officials have also accused their adversaries of targeting critical civilian infrastructure.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned what he described as attacks on Iran’s economic and civilian facilities, claiming that a branch of one of the country’s oldest banks was bombed while staff members were present.
“They were laboring to ensure Iranians have food on the table ahead of our New Year,” Araghchi said, adding that Iran’s armed forces would “exact retribution for this crime.”
His remarks further heightened fears that the US Iran war could spiral into a prolonged conflict with wider humanitarian consequences.
Global Leaders Call for Peace
As the conflict continues to evolve, several world leaders have begun urging restraint and calling for diplomatic solutions.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa both called for peace during bilateral talks held in Brasília. Their meeting, primarily aimed at strengthening Brazil–South Africa trade relations, also addressed the growing instability caused by the US Iran war.
In Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron held discussions with fellow G7 leaders to coordinate a possible diplomatic response.
Macron warned that Iran’s military and strategic capabilities remain significant despite the ongoing confrontation.
“Iran’s capabilities are not reduced to zero,” the French leader said after the meeting.
Energy Security Concerns Rise
The escalating US Iran war has also raised alarms about global energy supply, particularly due to the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global oil supplies.
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said the immediate priority for global leaders is maintaining stable energy flows.
“The immediate priority is to keep energy flows moving, especially navigation through the Strait of Hormuz critical for the global economy,” she said.
To ease mounting pressure on global energy markets, international authorities have authorised the release of a record 400 million barrels of emergency reserve oil to stabilise supply and reduce price volatility.
With diplomatic contacts intensifying and global powers weighing their next steps, analysts warn that the direction of the US Iran war could have far-reaching implications for international security, energy markets and geopolitical alliances across the world.
