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Rising Tensions as Trump Issues 48‑Hour Ultimatum to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz

  Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance. The geopolitical standoff in the Middle East intensified after President Donald Trump warned Iran that the United States would “obliterate” its power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened within 48 hours.  Escalation Amid Regional Conflict Trump’s ultimatum, delivered via a Truth Social post, comes as the U.S.–Israel war with Iran enters its fourth week. The president demanded unrestricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil chokepoint, after Iran restricted access to vessels it considers linked to “enemy” nations.  Iran’s Response Iranian officials insisted the strait remains open to all but “enemy-linked ships,” while warning that any U.S. attack would trigger retaliation against American energy and technology infrastructure across the region. Global Impact The threat has already rattled g...

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