Iran Warns of Retaliation, Strips Sewer of Its Flipper Bombs

Trump issued a stern ultimatum to Iran, demanding it reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday or face destruction.

He threatened to strike power plants, bridges, and energy infrastructure, saying he might blow everything up and seize the oil.

Al-Jarida Habi

The White House set an official deadline of Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Destroying civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime under international humanitarian law.

Senator Tim Kaine warned it could place future downed airmen at greater risk.

Iran officially denied ever requesting a ceasefire.

The Times of India reported that Iran declined a U.S. proposal.

AL24 News

Iran's Foreign Ministry told Al Jazeera that Trump's statements about a ceasefire request were not true.

The contradictory claims exposed a widening gulf in perceptions.

The strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure continued despite diplomatic uncertainty.

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Anadolu Ajansı

Trump threatened to strike the country’s most critical energy and civilian infrastructures.

Iran had not asked for a ceasefire on strikes against energy facilities.

Iran’s Oil Ministry called the strikes state-sponsored terrorism.

Energy analysts expressed concern about global repercussions.

Iran retaliated by striking Omani gas processing facilities.

The strikes accounted for 20% of Oman’s daily output.

Azernews.Az

Oil prices edged higher to nearly $120 a barrel.

The Guardian documented growing humanitarian crises.

200,000 were displaced in Iran alone.