Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran Over Hormuz

On Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump gave Iran a 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to destroy its energy infrastructure if it fails to comply.

This ultimatum came after Iran launched missile strikes against Israel, injuring over 100 people. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to retaliate, stating that the strikes had breached Israel's missile defense systems.

The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abba Araghchi, indicated that Iran would impose restrictions on vessels from countries involved in attacks against it. Following the missile strikes, the Iranian military, specifically the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), targeted Israeli military sites in retaliation.

The situation escalated further with Trump's warning that the U.S. would obliterate Iranian power plants if the Strait is not fully reopened within the given timeframe. The ongoing conflict has raised concerns about military restraint to avoid nuclear accidents, particularly regarding Iran's nuclear facilities in Natanz.