Live updates: Iran war news; Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s power plants
CNN • • general
Key Points:
- Southern Israeli cities Arad and Dimona were struck by Iranian ballistic missiles, injuring dozens and causing significant damage, with Israel declaring a mass casualty event in Arad.
- Iran threatened retaliation against US infrastructure in the Middle East if its power plants are attacked, following President Trump’s warning to “hit and obliterate” Iranian facilities if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48 hours.
- The Strait of Hormuz remains open to all except vessels linked to Iran’s “enemies,” while Japan has indicated it might deploy military minesweeping operations there if a ceasefire is reached.
- Saudi Arabia expelled several Iranian embassy staff amid ongoing missile and drone attacks from Iran on Gulf neighbors, with multiple Gulf states intercepting
