Amid deadly exchanges between Iran and Israel, the head of the IRGC intelligence was killed. The US President postponed the Strait of Hormuz deadline, sending mixed signals. Trump escalated tensions by reiterating threats against energy infrastructure.
US President Donald Trump is escalating threats against Iran, demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Israel and the US conducted attacks on Iran, which responded with missile fire. Iran rejected the ceasefire proposal, demanding a permanent end to the war.
US President Trump is threatening to destroy Iranian civilian infrastructure in response to Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz, pressuring Tehran for a deal. Kuwait reported damage to power facilities from Iranian drone attacks, while the US revived warnings following the rescue of a downed pilot in Iran. WTI crude surpassed $114 per barrel, indicating deepening market stress.
The IRGC launched a sweeping wave of attacks targeting US bases in Kuwait and Israeli-linked infrastructure across the Middle East. Attacks also hit a vessel at Jebel Ali port, escalating regional tensions. Fears of a wider conflict and disruption to global trade routes are rising due to heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.