US EditionTrump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran power plants if Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48 hours
Trump gave Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on power plants, amid a 95% drop in maritime traffic and soaring global fuel prices, officials said.
- On Saturday night, President Donald Trump issued a 48‑hour ultimatum on Truth Social, warning the United States will obliterate Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.
- The war in Iran has entered its fourth week, effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz and disrupting tanker traffic that carries about one‑fifth of global oil shipments.
- Tehran's officials signalled retaliation against regional energy and communications sites, warning they would target U.S. and Israeli infrastructure and not reopen the Strait until plants are rebuilt.
- Brent crude climbed to about $114.09 a barrel as traders priced risk, with oil prices rising Sunday after Iran threatened to shut the strait and the U.S. administration eased some sanctions to stabilise supply.
- European partners largely resisted direct naval action to reopen Hormuz, while leaders from more than 20 countries expressed readiness to ensure safe passage through the strait.
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