Trump Threatens to Destroy All Iranian Power Plants and Bridges
Key Takeaways
- Trump expands threats to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if no deal by deadline.
- Iran proposes permanent end to war, rejects temporary ceasefire proposals.
- Mediators propose 45-day ceasefire; Trump has not signed off.
Threat to Destroy Infrastructure
Trump escalated his threats against Iran, declaring the entire country can be taken out in one night.
He warned every bridge and power plant could be decimated within four hours.
US-Israeli strikes had been pounding Iran when Trump announced the new threats.
Iran's 10-Point Peace Plan
Iran rejected Trump's deadline and shared its own 10-point peace plan.
Trump acknowledged the plan as significant but not good enough.
The expansion of Trump's threat came amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Legal and Humanitarian Concerns
The threat to bomb civilian infrastructure drew widespread condemnation.
Multiple legal experts said targeting power plants and bridges is a war crime.
The deadliest assault hit a girls school in Minab where at least 153 died.
Economic Impact of Strait Closure
The stoppage of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices surging more than 12%.
Gasoline prices at US pumps had risen 39% since the war began.
Pentagon officials canceled a planned briefing with media.
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