Trump says Strait of Hormuz deadline delayed amid talks with Iran
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Iran fired missiles at a U.S. military base and threatened to obliterate power plants in response to Trump's ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Escalating military conflict between the U.S. and Iran could disrupt global oil supplies, driving up gas prices and inflation for American households.
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Iran has responded to President Trump's threat to "obliterate" Iranian power plants with its own threats and a missile attack on a U.S. military base, marking an escalation in tensions over the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz. Trump had previously demanded Iran cease activities in the vital shipping channel, which handles roughly one-third of global seaborne oil trade. Iran's counterattack included its longest-range missiles yet, signaling a willingness to directly challenge U.S. military assets in the region. The exchange represents a dangerous escalation in hostilities between Washington and Tehran, with potential implications for global energy markets and regional stability. Both sides appear locked in an escalatory cycle with little sign of diplomatic off-ramps.
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