The record
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- US President Donald Trump has warned that if Iran attacks any ship in the Strait of Hormuz, America will destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant, possibly in or near Tehran.
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded on X, saying any attack on Iran's infrastructure would get a 'decisive' answer under an 'eye for an eye' policy, and countries helping such attacks would also be legitimate targets.
- Iran's military command has threatened to completely halt global oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz if US strikes hit Iranian infrastructure, while an IRGC commander warned US allies in the region would face power crises.
- The exchange marks an escalation in threats between the two countries, with the strategic Strait of Hormuz oil route at the centre.
What to watch next
- Whether Iran attempts to block shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
- Whether the US carries out strikes on Iranian bridges or power plants
- Whether US allies in the region face retaliation or power disruptions
What changed3
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Why it matters4
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- Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic disruption risk· days
- Global oil markets supply price pressure· days
- Iranian infrastructure attack target designation· weeks
- U.S. regional forces and allies retaliation risk· days
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Named United States · Iran · Abbas Araqchi · CENTCOM · Donald Trump · Hormuz Strait · Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps · Israel · Saeid Majid Musavi · Strait of Hormuz · Tehran
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