US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran over the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has given Iran a 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the vital shipping route, warning that the United States would âobliterateâ Iranâs power plants if the deadline is not met. His remarks come amid criticism of US allies for failing to adequately secure the Strait, a critical artery for global energy supplies.
Iran responded with strong counterthreats, warning it could target US energy infrastructure across the region, including oil facilities, information technology systems, and desalination plants if attacked. At the same time, Tehran signalled a more nuanced stance, saying it is open to cooperation to improve maritime safety in the Gulf and that restrictions apply only to vessels from countries involved in hostilities. Iran also indicated it would assist nations that remain neutral in the conflict.
The escalating war rhetoric has rattled global markets, with oil prices surging sharply. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the worldâs most critical chokepoints, with roughly 20% of global oil and LPG shipments passing through it. The situation has drawn widespread international concern, with 22 countriesâincluding the United Kingdom, Germany, United Arab Emirates, and Bahrainâcondemning what they described as a âde facto closureâ of the Strait by Iranian forces.
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