The United States is on the edge of a new crisis. President Donald Trump has announced that if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz by a specific deadline, Washington will launch an extensive bombing campaign targeting Iranian infrastructure. The strike would include bridges and power plants that
A recent press briefing saw President Trump promise to destroy Iran’s bridges and power plants, a statement that has drawn sharp criticism from military law experts. They argue the threat could violate international rules that protect civilian infrastructure during conflict. The president set a dea
Eissa Hashemi lives a comfortable life in Los Angeles, working at a California psychology school and rubbing shoulders with wealthy families. But his family background makes many uncomfortable. His father helped lead the group that seized the US embassy in Tehran in 1979, holding 52 Americans hostag
President Trump’s latest posts on Truth Social demand Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the destruction of its bridges, power plants, and desalination facilities by Tuesday. The message includes insults calling Iranian leaders “animals” and boasts about sending the country “back to the Stone
Political figures from both sides criticized the president earlier this week after a social media post threatened to attack Iranian infrastructure. The message suggested major strikes on bridges and power plants if Iran did not reopen a key shipping route by a set deadline. One senator called the an
The price of Bitcoin shot past $70, 000 recently, though it didn’t stay there for long. This jump happened as investors kept an eye on Washington, waiting to see if tensions in another part of the world might ease. A possible ceasefire in a long-standing conflict made people more optimistic about ri
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
Iran’s nuclear chief wrote a letter to the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, saying that the agency has not done enough to stop attacks on its only working nuclear power plant. He pointed out that the Bushehr plant has been hit four times, with a recent strike on April 4 killing
The United Arab Emirates has made it clear that any agreement between the United States and Iran must keep the Strait of Hormuz open for free navigation. The UAE’s diplomatic adviser, Anwar Gargash, said the waterway is a global economic lifeline and cannot be used as leverage by any country. He a
Bitcoin surged 3% to $69, 120 on Monday after traders returned from Easter and felt hopeful about a possible Iran ceasefire. The rise pushed the largest crypto past its last week’s peak and forced $196 million in short bets to liquidate within 24 hours. Ethereum led the climb, gaining 3. 7% to $2,
