Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran's Energy Infrastructure as Talks Continue

Trump warned the US would obliterate Iran's energy infrastructure if a deal is not reached.

He claimed the US was in serious discussions with a new, more reasonable regime in Tehran.

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Iran said it had held no direct negotiations, only messages through intermediaries.

Regional players including Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt have acted as mediators.

Experts warned that Trump's threat to destroy civilian infrastructure would constitute a war crime.

The Fourth Geneva Convention prohibits collective penalties and measures of intimidation or terrorism.

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The Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed, blocking around 20% of the world's oil.

Global prices surged as the conflict escalated.

Trump offered contradictory timelines regarding negotiations and destruction.

Western outlets noted Trump claimed progress even as US-Israeli strikes killed over 1,300 Iranians.

Congressional Democrats demanded briefings on the war's legality.

The Council on Foreign Relations said this was a major shift to pursuing regime change.

Pakistan signaled willingness to host talks, part of a regional push.

Trump claimed regime change was effectively complete after Khamenei was killed.

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Iran continued to deny direct negotiations.

Contradictory narratives left observers questioning whether diplomacy or destruction would dominate.