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Trump threatens to destroy Iran's energy and water infrastructure to force reopening of the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing talks and rising global oil prices, up nearly 60%.
- 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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President Trump threatens Iran power plants, oil sites and Kharg Island if no deal is reached soon
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WH pressed on Trump’s threat to hit civilian infrastructure in Iran
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