Iran War Live Updates: Israel and Iran Trade Attacks After Trump’s New Hormuz Ultimatum
Why it matters: President Trump's Tuesday deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz risks direct US military action against Iranian infrastructure.
- President Trump issued an ultimatum, threatening to bomb Iranian power plants and bridges by Tuesday if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed (original story).
- Iran has rejected Trump's Hormuz deadline, with Al Jazeera reporting two killed in Haifa amidst ongoing attacks.
- Al Jazeera highlights the broader impact, noting Yemen's civilians fear fallout as Houthis enter the Iran war and Vietnam's gig workers face rising fuel costs due to the conflict.
- Asia Times reveals the White House pressured a satellite firm to withhold images related to the Iran war, suggesting efforts to control information.
- Al Jazeera provides context on the ongoing conflict, now on day 38 of US-Israeli attacks against Iran.
Amid escalating tensions, Israel and Iran are trading attacks following President Trump's ultimatum to bomb Iranian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened by Tuesday. Tehran has rejected this deadline, with two fatalities already reported in Haifa, as the conflict, now in its 38th day, draws in other regional actors and impacts global economies.
