Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran's Bridges and Power Plants in Four-Hour Blitz

Trump escalated the war with an ultimatum to destroy every bridge and power plant in Iran.

“Trump said Iranians are willing to suffer "in order to have freedom”

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He set an 8 p.m. ET Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump acknowledged the rescue of a downed F-15E airman involving 155 aircraft.

The IRGC called Trump’s threats baseless and vowed to continue operations.

Iran rejected a 45-day ceasefire and countered with a 10-point plan for a permanent end to the war.

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to US and allied shipping.

Trump said the US would impose tolls on ships transiting the strait until Iran pays reparations.

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Russia’s Levant Energy Forum warned of systemic effects on global energy markets.

Energy markets reacted with crude jumping above $114 per barrel.

Israeli strikes killed 25 people in Tehran.

The IMF warned of global economic disruptions.

Public support for the war in the US had declined to 35%.

“• Trump’s deadline looms: US President Donald Trump said Iran could be “taken out in one night,” which “might” be Tuesday — a deadline he set for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz”

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Democratic Congressional leaders demanded briefings on war authority.

The five-week conflict had killed more than 3,400 people across the region.

Trump was emphasizing retribution and regime change rather than reconciliation.