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In a recent statement, US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s energy infrastructure if a deal is not reached and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Trump stated that the US is engaged in serious negotiations with Iran to end military operations, and while significant progress has been made, a deal is not yet certain. If a deal fails to materialize and the strait remains closed, Trump warned that Iran’s energy infrastructure would be destroyed.
According to Trump, if the strait is not opened soon, Iran’s Kharg Island, power plants, and oil rigs will be targeted, in addition to the destruction of all water treatment plants in the country. Trump also stated that Kharg Island will be completely destroyed, targeting all locations that have not been previously attacked.
The statement comes as tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate, with the US imposing sanctions on Iran and Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warning of potential attacks on American companies in the region.
In a separate development, the Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, called his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, to warn of potential US operations in the region. Meanwhile, the Iraqi police confirmed that the kidnapped journalist, who is an American citizen, was in possession of an American passport.
The US has also criticized Britain and France for their refusal to join the US in military action against Iran, with Trump accusing the two countries of not wanting to overthrow the Iranian government. The Israeli military, meanwhile, has stated that it has the necessary targets, troops, and equipment to carry out military operations against Iran.
The crisis has also seen China and Pakistan, two key players in the region, come together to address the situation. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met in Beijing to discuss the situation and potential solutions.
In related news, the UAE has launched a driverless taxi service in Dubai, while Iran has accused the US and Israel of targeting a cancer treatment factory in their recent attacks. The Iranian government has also announced that it will increase the price of petrol and diesel by over 70% in response to the sanctions.
The situation in the region remains volatile, with tensions between the US, Iran, and their allies showing no signs of abating. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the stakes are high, and the consequences of failure could be devastating.
