CAIRO/TEHRAN: President Donald Trump warned the US will “obliterate” Iranian power plants if Iran doesn’t fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours — a threat Iran’s military swiftly met with counter-threats to target American energy, IT, and desalination infrastructure across the region. The exchange marked a dangerous new escalation as the Middle East war entered its fourth week. Trump issued the ultimatum in a social media post from his Florida home, where he spent the weekend facing mounting domestic pressure as oil prices soar.

Iran and Israel traded attacks on Saturday as the war in the Middle East escalated into a dangerous new direction at the start of its fourth week.

Trump issued the ultimatum in a social media post while he spent the weekend at his Florida home.

On Truth Social, Trump Warned He Would Strike Iranian Energy Facilities if the Strait Remains Closed and Criticized U.S. Allies for Not Committing Forces. He Added, 'The Hormuz…

Donald Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's power plants if it fails to open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.

CAIRO: Iranian missiles struck two communities in southern Israel late Saturday, leaving buildings shattered and dozens injured in dual attacks not far from Israel’s main nuclear…

Iran responds to Trump's threat by saying all US energy infrastructure in the region will be targeted if it is attacked.

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CAIRO/TEHRAN: President Donald Trump warned the US will “obliterate” Iranian power plants if Iran doesn’t fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours — a threat Iran’s…

US president threatens to take out Iranian energy facilities – ‘starting with the biggest one first’ – if Tehran does not reopen the strait

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to obliterate Iran's power plants if it doesn't re-open the Strait of Hormuz and allow oil tankers through.

Iran’s threats follow Trump’s ultimatum that gives Iran until Monday evening to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; otherwise, the U.S. would “obliterate” its power plants.

Tehran’s response to Trump’s threat signals a potentially dangerous escalation as both sides menace sites relied on by millions