Trump Threatens Iran with Power Plant Bombing as Strait Deadline Looms
Key Takeaways
- Trump threatened to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if Hormuz Strait closes by deadline.
- He posted on Truth Social with expletives, promising Power Plant Day and Bridge Day.
- Deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz set for Tuesday.
Escalating Threats
Trump escalated his threats with an expletive-laden social media post vowing to strike power plants and bridges.
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He declared Tuesday would be Power Plant Day and Bridge Day in Iran.
Opposition leaders condemned the threats as war crimes.
The Israeli prime minister suggested Israel helped rescue a downed US pilot.
Strait of Hormuz Pressure
Iran continued to block the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane for 20% of the world's oil.
Trump had set and extended deadlines with increasing frustration.
Iran struck infrastructure targets in neighboring Gulf Arab countries.
Trump claimed there was a good chance a deal could be reached by Monday.
Domestic and International Reactions
Senate Republicans began pushing Trump to phase out strikes.
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The war spurred impeachment demands and rare bipartisan opposition.
Human Rights Watch warned that destroying civilian infrastructure would constitute a war crime.
Trump scheduled an Oval Office news conference as the war entered its sixth week.
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