Trump threatens Iran's power plants as war enters fourth week with no end in sight
Why it matters: Escalating threats and direct attacks risk a wider regional conflict with severe global implications.
- President Trump issued a stark warning, threatening to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not open to international traffic within 48 hours.
- Iran responded to previous Israeli strikes by launching a new wave of airstrikes in Israel, with missiles hitting cities near Israel's nuclear research center.
- Israeli military spokesman Nadav Shoshani confirmed that two Iranian missiles penetrated their defense system, striking Arad and Dimona, despite intercepting 92% of the 400-some missiles fired by Iran.
- Lemor Malkov, a resident of Arad, described the missile blast as "something out of the movies," causing extensive damage to homes and businesses and terrifying her children.
The war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran has escalated into its fourth week, with President Trump threatening to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. This warning comes after Israel struck an Iranian nuclear facility, prompting Iran to retaliate with missile strikes on Israeli cities, including one near Israel's nuclear research center, injuring over 100 people.
