Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz oil blockade
Summary
US President Donald Trump threatens to strike Iran's power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened within 48 hours, escalating tensions amid ongoing regional conflict and attacks.
Key Points
- US President Donald Trump threatened to obliterate Iran's power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened within 48 hours.
- Iran threatened to retaliate by targeting US energy, IT, and desalination infrastructure in the region if attacked.
- Iran launched long-range ballistic missiles targeting the US-British military base at Diego Garcia, raising the risk of attacks beyond the Middle East.
- Iranian missiles struck southern Israeli cities of Dimona and Arad, causing injuries and escalating the ongoing conflict.
