Trump threatens to bomb Iranian bridges, power plants over ship attacks
Summary
President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. will bomb Iranian bridges or power plants every time Iran attacks ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said it would respond with attacks on regional infrastructure important to the U.S. The conflict between the two countries over control of the Strait of Hormuz has escalated in recent days.Key Facts
- President Trump threatened to bomb one Iranian bridge or power plant each time Iran attacks a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial waterway for global oil shipments, and Iran claims control over it.
- Iran said it will retaliate by targeting infrastructure in the region, including U.S. interests.
- The U.S. and Iran have exchanged attacks for 12 days following a failed agreement on managing the strait.
- U.S. military strikes have killed dozens in Iran; Iranian attacks have killed at least four U.S. service members in Jordan and Iraq.
- The Pentagon identified a third U.S. military fatality, Angel Rampersad, from an Iranian missile strike in Jordan.
- President Trump plans to attend a dignified transfer ceremony for the fallen service members.
- The renewed conflict caused U.S. gasoline prices to rise above $4 per gallon after a brief pause.
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