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Trump Reiterates Hormuz Ultimatum, Iran Warns Retaliation and Restricts Strait Access
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Trump Reiterates Hormuz Ultimatum, Iran Warns Retaliation and Restricts Strait Access

President Donald Trump has reiterated his 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to 'obliterate' its power plants and energy infrastructure. Tehran has warned it will respond with attacks on U.S. and Israeli energy targets if its facilities are targeted and stated the strait is open to all except "enemy" ships.

Kim Jong Un Reappointed Head of State as North Korea Considers Hostile State Doctrine
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Kim Jong Un Reappointed Head of State as North Korea Considers Hostile State Doctrine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was reappointed as president of state affairs and supreme leader for the third consecutive time, reaffirming his grip on power, while his powerful sister Kim Yo Jong was notably excluded from the highest state body, and analysts anticipate constitutional changes to formally define inter-Korean relations as "two hostile states."

Iran Threatens Gulf Attacks After Trump Ultimatum; China, Russia React
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Iran Threatens Gulf Attacks After Trump Ultimatum; China, Russia React

Following US President Donald Trump's threat to "obliterate" Iran's power plants, Iran has warned of attacks on Persian Gulf energy systems and threatened to deploy mines in the Gulf if its coasts are hit, prompting warnings from China and reactions from Russia.

Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise; Japan Explains Legal Limits on Contribution to US Request
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Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise; Japan Explains Legal Limits on Contribution to US Request

Amid escalating conflict, the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical passage, with Japan's PM explaining legal limitations to President Trump regarding contributions to navigation safety, while Russia and China voice concern and analysts question the US's ability to secure it alone.