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Trump's Hormuz Ultimatum Escalates War; Expert Says Opening Strait May Require US Ground Troops

US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to 'obliterate' Iranian power plants, sparking fear and predictions of conflict escalation. Both nations are trading threats over energy targets, with Iran also mocking the US plan to release blocked Iranian oil, while analysts compare Trump's tactics to Putin's. An expert suggests that opening the Strait of Hormuz would likely require US ground troops.

22 Mar, 05:04 — 22 Mar, 13:20
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FTVery High6h ago

Trump sets 48-hour deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz

US president threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s power plants if waterway is not opened for shipping

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wapoMostly Factual4h ago

Iran refuses to give in, seeking greater global economic pain

Tehran’s unwillingness to capitulate as the war enters its fourth week is wrapped up in the power it exerts over the Strait of Hormuz, officials in the region say.

By Susannah George

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

‘Opening Strait of Hormuz will probably require US boots on the ground’

‘Opening Strait of Hormuz will probably require US boots on the ground’

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DWHigh4h ago

Iran war: Tehran vows response to Trump's Hormuz threats

Tehran has said it will hit energy and desalination infrastructure if the US targets Iran's energy infrastructure. Donald Trump has given Iran 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz. DW has more.

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France 24High7h ago

Live: Trump threatens to strike Iran’s power plants if Strait of Hormuz does not open within 48 hours

President Donald Trump issued Iran with a 48-hour deadline Saturday to re-open the Strait of Hormuz, after which he warned the US will “obliterate” Iranian power plants. Meanwhile, blasts could be heard from Jerusalem on Sunday, after the Israeli military warned of incoming missile fire from Iran towards central Israel. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.

By FRANCE 24

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The IndependentMostly Factual4h ago

The Latest: Trump says US will 'obliterate' Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t open Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. will “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, prompting Tehran to say it would respond to any such strike with attacks on U.S. and Israeli energy and infrastructure assets

By The Associated Press

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indian-expressMostly Factual1h ago

From ‘winding down’ to 48-hour ultimatum: Trump’s Iran war has no exit, just escalation. What it means

By Aniruddha Dhar

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual13m ago

US-Iran tensions rise as both sides threaten attacks on Gulf energy facilities

Trump on Saturday threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.

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cyprus-mail5h ago

Trump, Iran threaten power, energy targets as war escalates

U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran threatened to escalate their war, targeting energy and fuel facilities in the Gulf, which could again roil global energy and financial markets and deepen a regional crisis. Trump on Saturday threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Tehran did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, […]

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in-cyprus5h ago

Trump threatens strikes on Iran power plants over Hormuz blockade

President Donald Trump threatened on Saturday to strike Iran’s power plants unless Tehran restores full freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, marking a sharp escalation as the US-Israeli war on Iran entered its fourth week. The warning came as Trump faced growing pressure to secure the vital waterway after Iran […]

By newsroom

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RapplerMostly Factual8h ago

Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz oil blockade

US President Donald Trump's ultimatum would expand the scope of US strikes to infrastructure that affects daily civilian life in Iran

By Reuters

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Daily SabahMixed3h ago

Trump issues Hormuz ultimatum, threatens Iran power plants

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum on Saturday to reopen the Hormuz Strait or threatened to destroy Iran’s energy infrastructure. 'If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN,...

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Daily NationMostly Factual5h ago

Iran vows to strike US infrastructure in massive retaliation

Tehran tested missiles capable of reaching Berlin, Paris, and Rome.

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morocco-world-newsMixed2h ago

Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, threatening attacks on its electricity plants. The post Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Hanane Afeznaoui

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citizen-tzMixed2h ago

Trump and Iran trade threats over energy targets as war escalates - thecitizen.co.tz

Trump and Iran trade threats over energy targets as war escalates  thecitizen.co.tz

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First report: svenska-dagbladet · 21 Mar, 23:26Full coverage: 39 · 14hWindow: 14h
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svenska-dagbladet21 Mar, 23:26First to report

Trumps hot: Öppna Hormuz inom 48 timmar

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Rappler22 Mar, 05:04

Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz oil blockade

iefimerida22 Mar, 05:10

Ο Τραμπ ζυγίζει τις σκληρές επιλογές του για το Ιράν -Προθεσμία 48ωρών να ανοίξει τα Στενά του Ορμούζ, απειλεί με χτυπήματα η Τεχεράνη

el-mundo22 Mar, 05:23

EL MUNDO viaja al Estrecho de Ormuz, epicentro del conflicto bélico con Irán: "Desde este lado puedes oler y sentir la guerra"

index-hr22 Mar, 05:55

Iran odgovorio Trumpu: Ako ispuni prijetnju, napast ćemo mete za desalinizaciju

delfi-lt22 Mar, 06:01

Trumpas Iranui iškėlė 48 valandų ultimatumą dėl Hormūzo sąsiaurio

France 2422 Mar, 06:14

Live: Trump threatens to strike Iran’s power plants if Strait of Hormuz does not open within 48 hours

rzeczpospolita22 Mar, 06:32

Donald Trump stawia Iranowi 48-godzinne ultimatum w sprawie cieśniny Ormuz

klix-ba22 Mar, 06:35

Iranci odgovorili na Trumpovu prijetnju: "Ako napadnete elektrane gasimo cijeli region, neće biti ni vode"

FT22 Mar, 07:04

Trump sets 48-hour deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz

vijesti-me22 Mar, 07:05

Tramp prijeti Iranu udarima na elektrane zbog blokade nafte u...

Daily Nation22 Mar, 07:38

Iran vows to strike US infrastructure in massive retaliation

morgunbladid22 Mar, 07:39

Hörkulegar hótanir ganga á víxl

dnevnik-bg22 Mar, 07:46

Тръмп даде ултиматум от 48 часа на Иран да отвори Ормузкия проток

le-figaro22 Mar, 07:47

L’Iran menace de cibler des infrastructures stratégiques après un ultimatum de Trump

cyprus-mail22 Mar, 08:00

Trump, Iran threaten power, energy targets as war escalates

in-cyprus22 Mar, 08:00

Trump threatens strikes on Iran power plants over Hormuz blockade

mkd-mk22 Mar, 08:07

Иран му одговори на Трамп: Ако ја исполни заканата, ќе нападнеме цели за десалинизација

tagesschau22 Mar, 08:11

Iran-Liveblog: ++ Iran reagiert mit Gegendrohung auf Trump ++

digi2422 Mar, 08:33

Război în Orientul Mijlociu, ziua 23. Donald Trump dă un ultimatum Teheranului: Strâmtoarea Ormuz trebuie deschisă în 48 de ore

DW22 Mar, 08:33

Iran war: Tehran vows response to Trump's Hormuz threats

orf22 Mar, 08:33

Trump stellt Iran Ultimatum – Teheran warnt

The Independent22 Mar, 08:50

The Latest: Trump says US will 'obliterate' Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t open Strait of Hormuz

wapo22 Mar, 09:00

Iran refuses to give in, seeking greater global economic pain

1h later
n1-bih22 Mar, 10:15

Trump Iranu dao ultimatum: Otvorite Hormuški moreuz za 48 sati ili ćemo vam uništiti elektrane

zdg-md22 Mar, 10:20

Donald Trump: „Dacă Iranul nu deschide complet Strâmtoarea Ormuz, în 48 de ore, SUA vor lovi centrale lor electrice”

danas22 Mar, 10:21

Iranski zvaničnik: Ormuski moreuz otvoren za sve osim za neprijatelje Irana

Daily Sabah22 Mar, 10:27

Trump issues Hormuz ultimatum, threatens Iran power plants

morocco-world-news22 Mar, 10:45

Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz

observador22 Mar, 10:48

O que está em jogo no ultimato de Trump ao Irão?

citizen-tz22 Mar, 11:32

Trump and Iran trade threats over energy targets as war escalates - thecitizen.co.tz

meta-mk22 Mar, 12:06

Иран се закани дека ќе ја уништи енергетската инфраструктура на Блискиот Исток, доколку САД ги нападне неговите електрани

naftemporiki22 Mar, 12:07

Τεχεράνη: Απειλεί να καταστρέψει ενεργειακές υποδομές στον Κόλπο αν στοχοποιηθούν ιρανικές εγκαταστάσεις

indian-express22 Mar, 12:13

From ‘winding down’ to 48-hour ultimatum: Trump’s Iran war has no exit, just escalation. What it means

Al Jazeera22 Mar, 12:30

‘Opening Strait of Hormuz will probably require US boots on the ground’

faz22 Mar, 12:35

Ultimatum an Iran: Was Trump von Putin lernte

hotnews22 Mar, 12:39

„Ne pare rău, stoc epuizat”: Iranul ironizează planul SUA de a scoate pe piață petrolul blocat pe mare

newsmaker-md22 Mar, 12:40

Трамп выдвинул ультиматум Ирану: 48 часов на открытие Ормузского пролива. Реакция Тегерана

jerusalem-post22 Mar, 13:20Latest update

US-Iran tensions rise as both sides threaten attacks on Gulf energy facilities