Amid President Trump's threat of striking all Iranian infrastructure, Israel has updated its target list and awaits US approval for potential attacks. Israel appears to be preparing for full-scale military action, demanding Iran hand over all enriched uranium. Both sides are escalating tensions, with Iran preparing retaliatory strikes against Israeli energy sites with Russian assistance, casting doubt on diplomatic solutions.
As US President Trump threatened to attack Iran's power plants if shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was not fully restored by a deadline, Iranian officials urged youth to form human chains around power facilities. Iran retaliated against Israel and the US by launching ballistic missiles toward Saudi Arabia, while casualties from Israeli airstrikes were also reported. The international community is cautioning against Trump's attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure, deeming them violations of international law.
US President Trump threatened to destroy Iranian infrastructure within four hours, demanding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran rejected the US's 45-day ceasefire proposal. Iran stated it would only accept an end to the war with guarantees against future attacks.
As President Trump's deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz nears, Iran urged citizens to form human chains to protect power plants. Iran attacked Israel and Saudi Arabia, while the US threatened retaliatory strikes on Iranian power facilities. France called for restraint, pointing out that attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure violate international law.
US President Trump renewed his ultimatum to Iran, warning of infrastructure destruction if demands are not met by the deadline. Iran expressed distrust, stating it cannot agree without guarantees against future attacks. Experts suggest Iran is unlikely to make meaningful concessions, leaving Washington's next move unpredictable.
The UN expressed alarm over US President Trump's rhetoric threatening attacks on Iranian power plants and bridges. The UN Secretary-General stressed that civilian infrastructure, including energy facilities, must not be targeted in military attacks. The UN urged all parties to cease the conflict for a peaceful resolution.
Iran launched ballistic missile attacks against Israel, while the IDF conducted extensive airstrikes against Iranian regime infrastructure. US President Trump has expressed reduced optimism regarding a deal with Iran as his deadline approaches. The UN is also set to vote on a resolution concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
Following threats of attacks on Iranian public infrastructure, US President Trump, the Iranian government urged citizens to form human chains at power plants. Iran stated this was to show solidarity with the armed forces and denounce attacks as war crimes. However, some reports suggest Trump might postpone his attack plans if signs of an agreement between Tehran and Washington emerge.
President Trump threatened to strike Iranian infrastructure if the country does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday. Republicans offered mixed reactions, while Democrats strongly criticized the threat, calling potential civilian infrastructure attacks a war crime. The rhetoric signals a high level of immediate geopolitical tension.
Iran rejected a US-backed ceasefire proposal, demanding a permanent end to the war as a condition. US President Trump issued a stark ultimatum, warning of sweeping attacks on civilian infrastructure if no deal is reached by Tuesday. Regional tensions are at a peak, highlighted by Iran's continued leverage over the Strait of Hormuz.