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Trump threatens to "obliterate" Iran's energy and water infrastructure if talks fail
Trump threatens to destroy Iran's energy and water infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, with global oil prices up nearly 60% since the conflict began, officials said.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump threatened to "completely obliterate" Iran's electric plants, oil wells, and Kharg Island if a deal is not reached "shortly" and the Strait of Hormuz is not "immediately" reopened.
- Hostilities began February 28, 2026, when U.S. and Israeli airstrikes targeted Iranian positions, triggering a month-long conflict that has disrupted regional stability and global energy markets.
- Global oil prices spiked to around $115 a barrel, a nearly 60% increase since the conflict began, as restricted access to the Strait of Hormuz threatens roughly one-fifth of global oil shipments.
- Iranian officials denied direct negotiations with the U.S., dismissing American proposals as "excessive, unrealistic and irrational" while continuing to defy international pressure to reopen the waterway.
- The U.S. continues deploying additional troops to the region, heightening escalation risks, while Iranian forces remain defiant, stating they are "waiting for the arrival of American troops" to respond.
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