Trump Warns of Intensified Strikes on Iran Infrastructure Amid New Cyber Threats

President Donald Trump has issued a sharp escalation in rhetoric against Iran, vowing to intensify military operations over the next two to three weeks unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened by April 6. Speaking via social media, the President suggested that future targets could include Iranian power grids and desalination plants, warning that the U.S. is prepared to significantly degrade the nation's infrastructure. This follows a shift in the administration's stance on maritime security guarantees and the deployment of thousands of additional U.S. troops to the region. In response to the persistent U.S. and allied airstrikes on Tehran, the Iranian government has expanded its retaliatory threats to include the U.S. technology sector. Tehran has signaled its intent to launch cyberattacks against Silicon Valley firms, aiming to impose direct economic costs on the U.S. homeland. While U.S. officials state that missions to neutralize Iran’s missile and naval capabilities are nearing completion, Iranian proxies continue to launch attacks against Israel and the UAE. On the diplomatic front, a stalemate persists despite back-channel communications. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly informed the European Council of a "will" to end the conflict, provided Tehran receives security guarantees. However, President Trump has dismissed these overtures, maintaining a 15-point ceasefire plan that requires a total nuclear rollback and unrestricted access to the Strait of Hormuz—demands that Iran currently rejects on sovereignty grounds.