Iran has warned it will launch retaliatory attacks on regional infrastructure if follows through on his ultimatum regarding the .
Trump has threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Tehran does not fully reopen the vital shipping lane within 48 hours, significantly raising the stakes in the ongoing conflict.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial global energy corridor, carrying around 20% of the world’s oil supply, and its disruption has already sparked fears of a global economic shock.
Meanwhile, has intensified its military operations, launching heavy airstrikes on Tehran following Iranian missile attacks that injured dozens in the southern Israeli cities of and .
Iran said its missile strikes were carried out in response to an earlier attack on its nuclear facility in Natanz, which it accuses the United States and Israel of targeting.
Regional tensions have also escalated diplomatically. has declared several Iranian embassy staff, including the military attaché, persona non grata and ordered them to leave the country within 24 hours, citing continued Iranian attacks across the Gulf.
The situation remains highly volatile, with both military and diplomatic confrontations intensifying, raising fears of a wider regional conflict with global consequences.
