Iran Warns of Retaliation, Strips Sewer of Its Flipper Bombs
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Iran Warns of Retaliation, Strips Sewer of Its Flipper Bombs

06 April, 2026.Iran.38 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Trump threatens to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges if Hormuz Strait isn't opened.
  • Iran denies requesting a ceasefire, contradicting Trump's ceasefire claim.
  • Multiple outlets report a Hormuz deadline and potential regional escalation.

Trump Sets Unilateral Deadline

Trump issued a stern ultimatum to Iran, demanding it reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday or face destruction.

He threatened to strike power plants, bridges, and energy infrastructure, saying he might blow everything up and seize the oil.

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The White House set an official deadline of Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Destroying civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime under international humanitarian law.

Senator Tim Kaine warned it could place future downed airmen at greater risk.

Iran Denies Ceasefire

Iran officially denied ever requesting a ceasefire.

The Times of India reported that Iran declined a U.S. proposal.

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Iran's Foreign Ministry told Al Jazeera that Trump's statements about a ceasefire request were not true.

The contradictory claims exposed a widening gulf in perceptions.

Energy Infrastructure Strikes

Trump threatened to strike the country’s most critical energy and civilian infrastructures.

Iran had not asked for a ceasefire on strikes against energy facilities.

Iran’s Oil Ministry called the strikes state-sponsored terrorism.

Energy analysts expressed concern about global repercussions.

Regional Fallout Grows

Iran retaliated by striking Omani gas processing facilities.

The strikes accounted for 20% of Oman’s daily output.

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Oil prices edged higher to nearly $120 a barrel.

The Guardian documented growing humanitarian crises.

200,000 were displaced in Iran alone.

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