EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 5 MIN
Trump walks back on threat to 'obliterate' Iranian power plants
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The US President is walking back his threat to "obliterate" Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz wasn't completely opened today. The about face comes after Iran vowed to retaliate with its own strikes on crucial infrastructure in the nearby Gulf states. Donald Trump says military action against Iran's energy grid has been postponed after talks between both countries. US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.
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The US President is walking back his threat to "obliterate" Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz wasn't completely opened today. The about face comes after Iran vowed to retaliate with its own strikes on crucial infrastructure in the nearby Gulf states. Donald Trump says military action against Iran's energy grid has been postponed after talks between both countries. US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.
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