After Trump threatens to destroy Iranian power plants, Tehran warns desalination will be targeted
Fortune • • world
Key Points:
- Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, visited Arad after Iranian missile strikes wounded scores, with Netanyahu calling it a "miracle" no one died and urging international support as the conflict escalates.
- President Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum threatening to destroy Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened, prompting Iran to vow retaliation against American and Israeli infrastructure in the region.
- Iran has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, severely disrupting global oil shipments and causing major producers to cut output, while Iran pledges safe passage only for vessels from non-enemy countries.
- Iran’s strikes on Israel’s Negev Desert were retaliation for an attack on its Natanz nuclear site, raising nuclear concerns
