Trump Threatens Iran Power Plants, Bridges as Tuesday Deadline for Oil Route Nears
Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran's bridges and power plants if the country doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline. Iran rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and wants a permanent end to the conflict instead.
President Donald Trump has escalated his threats against Iran as his Tuesday deadline approaches for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway that handles about 20% of global oil shipments.
Trump said he is "not at all" concerned about possible war crimes as he threatens to destroy Iranian infrastructure including bridges and power plants. The president has given Iran until Tuesday to reopen the strait.
Iran has rejected a proposed 45-day ceasefire and is demanding a permanent end to the conflict instead. Tehran continues to block the waterway, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea.
The standoff puts global oil supplies at risk. The Strait of Hormuz is only 21 miles wide at its narrowest point, making it easy to block but crucial for world energy markets.
Peace talks appear to be stalling just one day before Trump's deadline expires. The US is demanding Iran reopen the strait while Iranian leaders insist on broader terms to end the fighting completely.
The Strait of Hormuz carries about one-fifth of the world's oil supply. If it stays closed or fighting escalates, gas prices could spike dramatically for drivers worldwide.
Trump's Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz approaches.
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