Donald Trump’s pledge to “destroy” Iran if the regime does not “completely open” the Strait of Hormuz is approaching its midnight deadline.
The US President issued a 48-hour ultimatum on Saturday, promising to end the regime plants Globally, fuel prices are continuously increasing, making the whole situation worse.
Iran’s mad mullahs have warned that the vital waterway – through which 20 percent of the world’s oil passes – will remain closed until all destroyed plants are rebuilt.
International benchmark Brent crude has fallen to $113 (£85) a barrel from $73 (£55) on the eve of the conflict, raising fears of a global recession.
Iran has also rejected Trump’s ultimatum and threatened to destroy energy infrastructure across the Gulf if the US attacks tonight.
power plants throughout the Middle East that host US bases – i.e. Queuebahrain, Kuwaitunited arab emirates, saudi arabiaJordan, Iraq, Syria And turkey – Will become “legitimate targets”.
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Iran threatens Trump, says ‘no restraint’ if US destroys power plants
“Everything is ready for a major jihad aimed at completely destroying American economic interests in West Asia,” said Lieutenant Colonel Ibrahim Zolfkari, spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya central headquarters.
“We did not start this war and will not start it now, but if the enemy damages our power plants, we will do whatever is necessary to defend our country and national interests.”
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But Trump is adamant on his ultimatum news Israel: “You’ll find out what’s going to happen. You’ll find out soon enough.”
“The complete destruction of Iran. That would work very well.”
He said that Iran “will get their reward” after 47 years of oppression.
Meanwhile, the US President is plotting to seize Kharg Island, home to Iran’s major oil terminal in the Persian Gulf, to cut the economic stranglehold of the assassinated regime.
The US deployed 2,500 marines in the region last week in anticipation of an aggressive attack.
The Sun exclusively revealed how Navy SEALs, assault submarines and stealth helicopters will prepare for the signature “dangerous” mission.
Analysts warn of putting boots On land on the island – 15 miles off the Iranian coast – would be a huge gamble with the risk of mass casualties.
A source with knowledge of White House thinking told Axios: “We need about a month to further weaken the Iranians strikesTake the island and then grab them by the balls and use it for conversation.
Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US Central Command, has accused Iran of attacking civilian sites out of desperation due to the weakening of its military.
“They are acting in a sign of desperation,” he said.
“In the last few weeks, they have attacked civilian targets more than 300 times, very deliberately.”
Cooper also mocked Iran’s faltering war machine.
“At the beginning of the conflict, you saw a large amount of violence, dozens drone And missiles.
“You won’t see him anymore. It’s all one or two at a time.”
Israel, meanwhile, has warned that it expects “many more weeks of fighting” against Iran and its Lebanese proxy Hezbollah.
IDF spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin said: “With every passing day, we are further weakening the terrorist regime.
“We will not allow the terrorist regime and its representatives to pose a threat to the State of Israel.”
