Iran says it will ‘irreversibly destroy’ Middle East infrastructure if US attacks energy sites
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Amidst escalating conflict in the Middle East, Iran has threatened to retaliate against any US attack on its energy sites by targeting critical infrastructure throughout the region. This warning came after Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit route, or face strikes on its power plants. Iran claims the strait is open to all except vessels linked to its enemies. Recent Iranian missile strikes on Israeli cities and retaliatory threats from Israel to strike Tehran further heighten tensions. The conflict, ongoing since late February, has already resulted in thousands of casualties and drawn in other regional actors, such as Lebanon.
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AI-ExtractedThe US president gave Iran 48 hours to open the strait of Hormuz or the US would “hit and obliterate” Iranian power plants.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that vital infrastructure across the region would become “legitimate targets” if Iran's was attacked.
Iran says it will “irreversibly destroy” essential infrastructure across the Middle East if the US attacks its energy sites.
Iranian missiles struck two southern Israeli cities overnight, injuring dozens and shattering apartment buildings.
More than 2,000 people have been killed since 28 February when the US and Israel began their attacks on Iran.
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