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Trump again threatens to strike Iran’s power plants amid impasse over strait of Hormuz
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump has threatened to escalate US strikes on Iran next week, targeting power plants and bridges if Iran does not agree to negotiate a deal amid ongoing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
- The US has conducted four consecutive days of strikes aimed at degrading Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the strategically vital strait, while also reimposing a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
- Iran responded with drone attacks on a military base in Jordan hosting US warplanes and reported explosions near key locations close to the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump withdrew a planned 20% fee on ships passing through the strait following talks with Gulf Arab leaders but maintained the blockade, signaling continued pressure on Iran despite the ceasefire collapse.
- The situation remains volatile with the US strikes ongoing "until I say it’s enough," raising concerns about the potential for broader conflict in the region.
