Location of Irans power plants under threat from US sanctions

US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Iran, stating that the country will destroy national power plants and bridges by 8pm Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 7, if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened at midnight GMT on April 8. This deadline follows a previous threat made on March 21, in which Trump warned that Iran’s power plants would be targeted if the strait was not fully reopened within 48 hours.

Trump has extended this deadline multiple times, citing progress in negotiations with Iran to end the ongoing conflict. However, Iran denies holding direct talks with the US. The exact targets of the proposed destruction are not specified by Trump.

The B1 bridge in Karaj, west of Tehran, was damaged in a recent strike involving the US and Israel. The bridge is a major highway link that had been scheduled for inauguration soon after the damage.

Iran operates hundreds of power plants, which form one of the largest electricity systems in the Middle East, supplying energy to 92 million people. Most of these power plants are located near population centers and industrial hubs.

The country’s power system relies heavily on natural gas, with 86% of its electricity coming from this source in 2025. Oil-fired plants provide a smaller share, generating around seven percent of electricity. Hydropower accounts for a smaller portion of the country’s energy production.

Iran has a diverse mix of power plants, including nuclear and oil-fired facilities. The Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant is Iran’s only nuclear facility, with a capacity of 1,000MW.

Source: Al Jazeera