UN chief Antonio Guterres is "alarmed" by the social media post from U.S. President Donald Trump that threatened American attacks on power plants, bridges and other infrastructure should Iran not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz, his spokesperson has said.
"Yes. We were alarmed by the rhetoric seen in that social media post that threatened American attacks on power plants, bridges, and other infrastructure, should Iran not agree to a deal," Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the Secretary-General, said at the daily press briefing in United Nations on Monday (April 6, 2026).
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Mr. Dujarric was responding to a question on the Secretary-General's reaction to the threat issued by Mr. Trump in a post on Truth Social on Sunday (April 5) to blow up power plants, bridges, and other infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz was not opened up by Iran by Tuesday (April 7).
In a profanity-laden post, Mr. Trump had said “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it", threatening that “you’ll be living in Hell.” Mr., Dujarric said the Secretary-General has been very clear on issues regarding international law, and he urges yet again all parties to abide by their obligations regarding the conduct of these hostilities.
