Trump’s Threat to Zap Iran’s Power Grid Sparks Regional Alarm
TL;DR
As the war widens, President Trump warns of striking Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz isn’t reopened, prompting Tehran to pledge retaliation against regional energy infrastructure; Iran’s missiles hit Israeli targets near Dimona and Arad while Israel escalates strikes in Lebanon against Hezbollah, triggering mass displacement and civilian casualties across the region and raising the risk of a protracted, multi-front conflict.
- Iran War Live Updates: Tehran Vows to Destroy Key Infrastructure After Trump's Power Plant Threat The New York Times
- Live updates: Iran’s military says Strait of Hormuz will be ‘completely closed’ if US bombs power plants CNN
- Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran's power plants as Iran strikes 2 Israeli cities NPR
- Trump's changing course on Strait of Hormuz strategy raises questions about US war preparation WRAL
- Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz and hit power plants after Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum Anchorage Daily News
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