Trump Escalates Threats as Iran Closes Strait; Bombing Devastates Cities
Key Takeaways
- Trump threatens strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure and bridges if Hormuz reopened by deadline.
- Iran calls Trump's threats potential war crimes and promises a severe response.
- Rescue of downed U.S. airman occurs as Trump escalates threats.
Trump's Escalation
Trump warned that if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened by Tuesday, he would begin targeting Iranian energy and civilian infrastructure.
Trump told reporters, We have obliterated the country... they don't want to say uncle.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister warned Trump's threats could amount to war crimes.
The escalation came just hours after rescuing an F-15E crew member.
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all ships and oil tankers.
The closure sent crude prices surging above $114 per barrel.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed credit for attacks on oil and civilian infrastructure across the region.
Trump justified his hardline approach by framing it as the fight for freedom that the Iranian people want.
Bombing Devastates Cities
The US-Israeli bombing campaign intensified across Iran, killing more than 700 people in three days of strikes.
Satellite images showed dense craters and pervasive fire damage across sixteen sites.
Israeli Defense Minister Gantz warned that the scope of the operations will continue to expand.
The UN warned that more than 7.7 million Iranians were displaced across the country.
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