Trump Threatens Iran Over Strait

President Trump warned that if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday, U. S. forces will attack its power plants and bridges. The statement came after American soldiers rescued a wounded pilot whose aircraft was shot down by Iran. Iran responded by striking oil and water facilities in nearby Gulf countries. Officials said they would increase attacks on civilian sites if the U. S. and Israel strike again. The conflict has already killed thousands and raised fuel prices worldwide.Both sides have threatened each other’s infrastructure, raising concerns about possible war crimes. Diplomats from several nations are trying to keep ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for oil and humanitarian aid. Oman, Egypt, Russia, and Bahrain have all called for calm and a safe passage agreement. Recent airstrikes in Iran hit homes, a university campus, and gas plants. Similar attacks have damaged power and petrochemical facilities in Kuwait, Bahrain, and the UAE.