Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
Summary
Iran has threatened to block more trade routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, after the U.S. launched new military strikes on Iranian targets. President Donald Trump warned he may target Iran’s energy infrastructure if Iran does not return to talks.Key Facts
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the U.S. stops its "acts of aggression."
- Other regional oil and gas export routes might also be closed by Iran.
- The U.S. military conducted drone, air, and naval strikes on Iran on Wednesday morning and an earlier operation overnight.
- President Trump said he plans to strike Iran’s bridges and power plants if they do not come back to negotiations.
- The U.S. re-imposed a blockade on Iranian ports on Tuesday evening, stopping ships from entering or leaving.
- Iran claimed it attacked U.S. targets in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain, and those countries reported intercepting Iranian drones and missiles.
- President Trump suggested replacing a threatened 20% toll on the Strait of Hormuz with large trade and investment deals with Gulf states.
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