Trump Threatens Iran Power Plants, Tehran Defiant
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- President Trump threatened to "obliterate" Iran's electricity plants if the Strait of Hormuz wasn't opened within 48 hours (multiple sources).
- Iran dismissed Trump's ultimatum as its missiles hit southern Israel, near the country’s main nuclear research center (The Hindu, NPR News).
- Iran has warned of "irreversible damage" to regional infrastructure if its power plants are attacked, threatening Middle East infrastructure (The Hindu, Channel News Asia).
- Al Jazeera frames the situation as "What’s happening on day 23 of US-Israel attacks?", indicating a broader, ongoing conflict perspective.
Why it matters: Escalating threats between the US, Iran, and Israel risk a wider regional conflict with global implications.
