US EditionIran threatens to retaliate, says Strait of Hormuz open to all but ‘enemy-linked’ ships amid Trump deadline
President Trump demands Iran reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face strikes on power plants amid halted tanker traffic and rising global fuel prices.
- On Saturday, President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour deadline to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in a Truth Social post, threatening to 'obliterate' its power plants.
- In response, Iran threatened to retaliate if its energy facilities came under attack, warning it would attack US and Israeli energy infrastructure in return, according to state media.
- Ali Mousavi claimed the Strait of Hormuz remained open, except for "Iran's enemies", and passage was possible by coordinating security arrangements with Tehran.
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Trump wants to force Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz with an ultimatum.
Threats and counter-threats: The Strait of Hormuz, the important shipping route for global energy supplies, is increasingly at the center of the confrontation between the US and Iran.
Tensions Rise in the Strait of Hormuz Amid Shipping Restrictions
Tensions Rise in the Strait of Hormuz Amid Shipping Restrictions The Strait of Hormuz remains accessible to all shipping, except those linked to Iran's adversaries, according to statements by Iran's UN maritime agency representative, echoed in Iranian media.Concerns over potential Iranian attacks amid U.S.-Israeli tensions have deterred many ships from traversing the strait, crucial for approximately 20% of the world's oil and gas transit, posin…
Hormuz open to all but ‘enemy’ vessels: Iran doubles down after Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum
Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to most global shipping but restricted for vessels linked to its “enemies,” signalling a partial easing of its earlier stance even as tensions escalate after US President Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum.
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