Summary
Iran has warned that if the United States and Israel target its power plants, it will strike energy facilities across the Middle East. President Donald Trump has given Iran 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to attack if it does not comply. Iran's response includes the possibility of closing the Strait, a critical passageway for global oil and gas supplies.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Iran's power plants if it does not open the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran has stated it will target regional energy sites if its power plants are attacked.
- The Strait of Hormuz is vital as it carries about 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned it would shut the Strait if US attacks occurred.
- Iran claims the Strait is open except to US and allied ships.
- Iran has been retaliating with strikes on Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries.
- The ongoing conflict has already affected global markets and aviation.
- Israel's Prime Minister has urged international support for actions against Iran.
