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Meanwhile, dozens were injured by Iranian strikes in Israel, as Tehran targeted a nuclear site.

Donald Trump threatened Iran in a Truth Social post Saturday evening, warning that the U.S. would target the nation’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz remained closed.

“If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!” Trump wrote in the post.

Approximately 20% of the world’s oil passes through the the Strait of Hormuz, a critical trade route. Iranian attacks on ships in the area have seen the area essentially close to maritime traffic, while oil prices have soared globally.

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[–] GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago

strength doesn't need threats, pussy.

[–] kreskin@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago

very putin-like of him. impotent dictators outclassed by the problems they caused and pretending they have been fighting a war with one hand tied behind their back and unless they are able to give orders to their enemies they will unleash their true power is one of the most pathetic things.

You cant escalate if you are already at war and already committing war crimes.

[–] rwrwefwef@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 week ago (9 children)

Many people here will accuse the United States of using Israeli tactics and of trying to pull a Gaza on Iran. That's not true.

This time, they're taking a page from the Russian playbook by targeting civilian infrastructure in an attempt to do collective punishment. We can see how much success these tactics have had in the past, and somehow are to believe that it will be different this time.

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[–] muusemuuse@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 week ago

Trump, you still don’t get it. There is no incentive to comply.

[–] I_Has_A_Hat@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Can't wait for TACO Tuesday

[–] rozodru@piefed.world 5 points 1 week ago

and considering how well and easily Iran has been able to retaliate at various targets yeah...this will go swimmingly.

I really, REALLY hate this timeline.

[–] Greyghoster@aussie.zone 4 points 1 week ago

Didn’t Iran say that it would cripple civilian infrastructure in the gulf like desal plants and fossil fuel infrastructure? Sounds like another game of chicken and we know TACO. So do the Iranians. If Iran clobbers the infrastructure in the gulf then open it by all means. Nothing to ship for years.

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