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- US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that the US would destroy Iranian infrastructure in retaliation for Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea.
- He threatened to target an Iranian bridge or power plant for every attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, framing it as an "eye for an eye" response.
- The development matters because it raises tensions between the US and Iran, with the Houthis seen as acting in the region amid ongoing threats to commercial shipping.
What to watch next
- Whether Iran responds directly to Trump's threat
- Any further Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers or shipping in the Red Sea or Strait of Hormuz
- Possible US strikes on Iranian infrastructure
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