President Trump Threatens Iran Over Hormuz Strait Access

President Trump said the United States would target Iran’s power plants, oil wells and Kharg Island if the Hormuz Strait is not immediately kept open for business.

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  • Hormuz Strait: A narrow shipping chokepoint linking the Persian Gulf to global energy markets, widely watched because disruptions can affect oil flows and risk sentiment.
  • Kharg Island: A key Iranian oil export hub in the Persian Gulf, making it strategically important to energy infrastructure and regional trade.