Trump Sets Hormuz Deadline; US-Israeli Bombing Kills 18 Iranians in Alborz
Key Takeaways
- Hormuz Strait deadline looms amid Iran war.
- US-Israeli strikes destroy buildings in northern Iran.
- UN warns of major humanitarian crisis and aid disruption across the region.
Trump's Strait Deadline
President Trump escalated threats by setting an 8 p.m. ET deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump warned that every bridge and power plant in Iran would be decimated.
Iran rejected a 45-day ceasefire and said it wants a permanent end to the war.
The Strait of Hormuz facilitates 20% of global oil shipments.
Bombing Kills Civilians in Alborz
US-Israeli strikes hit residential areas in Alborz province, killing at least 18 people including two children.
Qom province had previously reported nearly 1,000 civilian buildings damaged and 106 killed.
The Guardian reported Israel warned Iranians not to use trains, saying it endangers your life.
Escalating Retaliation and International Reactions
Iran retaliated by closing the Strait of Hormuz to US and allied shipping.
The UN called for all parties to cease hostilities immediately.
The Strait closure was a fatal blow to global energy and food security.
A gunfight near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul injured three security personnel.
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