Trump Warns US Hasn’t Fully Hit Iran Yet, Signals Bridges and Energy Infrastructure Could Be Next

WASHINGTON/DUBAI, April 3 — US President Donald Trump has escalated rhetoric about the ongoing conflict with Iran, saying that American forces have only begun limited strikes and that key Iranian infrastructure — such as bridges and energy assets — could soon become targets if the war continues.

In statements posted on social media and echoed in international reporting, Trump said the US military “hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran”, indicating that broader operations against bridges, electric power plants, and possibly oil and energy facilities could follow if Tehran does not meet US demands.

The warnings come nearly five weeks into the US‑led conflict, which began on Feb. 28 after a joint US‑Israeli aerial campaign struck Iranian military installations. The conflict quickly broadened into attacks and counterattacks across the region, including missile and drone strikes involving Iran, Israel, and US military assets.

Trump’s comments signal a possible shift in strategy toward targeting civilian infrastructure, which experts warn could have serious humanitarian and geopolitical implications. In recent days, the President has repeatedly mentioned that if Iran does not comply with US conditions — including reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping route — additional strikes could target not just military sites but also bridges and power plants.

The proposed targets include bridges connecting major Iranian cities and key electric grids, which analysts say could disrupt daily life, transportation links, and energy distribution if hit. Attacks on such infrastructure would accelerate the humanitarian challenges already facing the Iranian population.

Iran has responded with retaliatory measures, firing missiles and drones toward US and Israeli forces in the region. The intensifying exchange of strikes underscores that the conflict shows no clear signs of de‑escalation, even as some international efforts attempt to restore commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Global reaction to Trump’s latest warnings has been mixed. Some allied nations and energy market analysts remain concerned that further escalation could disrupt oil markets and strain diplomatic relations. Energy prices have already been volatile amid the conflict, partly due to perceived risks to key shipping routes and supply chains.

Critics of the US approach argue that focusing attacks on civilian infrastructure could provoke broader regional backlash and weaken support for conflict resolution. Others say targeting critical infrastructure might be intended to apply maximum pressure on Iran’s leadership in hopes of forcing political concessions or negotiations.

International bodies and diplomatic actors continue to call for restraint, emphasising the need for humanitarian protection and a diplomatic path to end the hostilities. However, with Trump’s rhetoric signalling possible escalation, the situation remains highly unstable.

Experts say that if the conflict deepens into infrastructure targeting, the global economic impact — particularly related to energy and shipping — could extend beyond the Middle East, affecting markets and geopolitical balances worldwide.