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US and Iran threaten to expand the war to the region's power plants
- On Saturday, President Donald Trump set a 48-hour deadline and warned he would destroy Iran's power plants if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, while Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Iranian parliament speaker, threatened retaliation against U.S. and regional infrastructure.
- Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, halting nearly all tanker traffic and forcing major producers to cut output.
- Casualty and hospital reports show dozens wounded and 15 people killed in Israel by Iranian strikes, while Lebanese authorities say Israeli strikes killed over 1,000 and displaced more than 1 million.
- To relieve energy prices, the U.S. lifted some sanctions on Iranian oil at sea, even as the blockade threatens allies in Europe and Asia reliant on Persian Gulf routes.
- Strikes on nuclear sites have raised concerns about damage at Isfahan and Natanz while the International Atomic Energy Agency said 972 pounds of enriched uranium lie beneath rubble at Isfahan.
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Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz and hit power plants after Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum
Late Saturday, Donald Trump warned that the U.S. will “obliterate” Iran's power plants if Tehran fails to fully open the Strait of Hormuz in 48 hours.
·Toronto, Canada
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After Trump threatens to destroy Iranian power plants, Tehran warns the region's vital infrastructure like desalination facilities will be targeted
The developments signaled the Iran war, which the U.S. and Israel launched Feb. 28, was moving in a dangerous new direction.
·New York, United States
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