The Digest:
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or risk "hell raining down" on the Arabian nation. In a Truth Social post on Saturday, Trump wrote: "Time is running out – 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. Glory be to GOD!" Tehran had previously said the strait would be opened to all except the US and its allies. Iran's IRGC warned that companies with US shares would be "destroyed" if Iranian energy facilities are targeted.
Key Points:
- A blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would disrupt global oil supplies.
- Trump's ultimatum raises the risk of direct US-Iran military conflict.
- Global oil prices could spike if the strait remains closed.
- Iran's threat to destroy US-linked assets escalates economic warfare.
- The standoff follows earlier postponements and mixed signals from both sides.
Watch for Iran's response within 48 hours and whether the US follows through on its threat of military action.
Sources: The Cable, Vanguard
