Trump Uses Expletive Rants, Threatens to Bomb Iran's Civilian Infrastructure

Trump escalated his threats in an expletive-laden post on Truth Social.

“United States President Donald Trump has threatened to attack civilian infrastructure inside Iran, including bridges and power plants, if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by his stated deadline of Monday”

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He warned Iran would be living in Hell if the strait was not reopened by Tuesday.

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Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu suggested Israel helped the US rescue an airman.

Axios noted Trump had set a 10-day ultimatum to strike power plants and bridges.

The Washington Post said experts warned the threats could amount to war crimes.

Oman was facilitating indirect talks between Iran and the US.

Tehran's Parliament Speaker accused Trump of being Israel’s lackey.

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Iran's mission to the UN demanded the international community act.

Iran's military warned of much more devastating retaliation.

Trump alternated between threats and suggesting a good chance of a deal.

Brent crude rose 1.4% after Trump's threats.

US gas prices rose nearly 38% since the start of the war.

OPEC+ expressed concern about the escalating conflict.

Iran expanded its attacks on energy infrastructure around the Gulf.

Trump indicated a willingness to push escalation despite global economic pain.