Iran awaits Trump threat to ‘obliterate’ power plants, readies response
Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthis join Iran in strike on Israel
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Facing a Monday deadline from US President Trump to end its partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is threatened with the obliteration of its power plants. Trump's ultimatum, issued due to rising fuel prices after Iran's retaliatory actions in the Gulf, demands the country open the crucial waterway through which a significant portion of the world's oil flows. In response, Iran's military command has vowed to strike power plants and infrastructure in Israel and regional countries hosting US bases or companies with American shareholders if Trump follows through with his threat. The situation unfolds amidst escalating tensions, with Israel signaling a potential ground campaign into Lebanon to combat Hezbollah, further complicating the geopolitical landscape.
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AI-ExtractedIran's military command said it would strike Israel’s power plants, energy, ICT infrastructure, and power plants in countries hosting US bases.
Trump threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if it did not end its partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
One-fifth of the world's oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump gave Iran a deadline to open up the Strait of Hormuz or face a major US assault on power plants.
Israel gave signs it intends a ground campaign into Lebanon, destroying a key bridge.
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