Iran War Live Updates: Trump Renews Threat on Bridges & Power Plants as Tensions Escalate
U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his warnings against Iran, saying that unless Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline, the U.S. could target bridges and power plants across the country. Trump said the entire nation “could be taken out in one night” if his terms are not met.
His comments come as part of a broader escalation in the conflict involving the U.S., Iran and Israel, with military strikes continuing across the region. Trump’s threats to strike civilian infrastructure have drawn international concern and accusations of risking war crimes — charges he has dismissed.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces have carried out strikes inside Iran, and Tehran has responded with missile attacks in the region, including reports of residential areas being hit. International efforts to negotiate a ceasefire have so far failed, and both sides remain far apart on key terms.
As the Tuesday deadline nears, global markets and governments are watching closely, with fears that further escalation could have wide-ranging humanitarian and economic consequences.
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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Renews Threat of Attacks on Bridges and Power Plants
