The Digest:
US President Donald Trump has warned that "the entire country could be taken out in one night" as his 48-hour deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz approaches. In a press conference on Monday, Trump said: "Every bridge in Iran will be decimated by 12 o'clock tomorrow night, every power plant... burning, exploding and never to be used again." He added that the destruction would happen "over a period of four hours if we want it to." Iran has reportedly rejected a ceasefire proposal
Key Points:
- Trump's threat signals potential all-out war with Iran within 24 hours.
- Global oil prices could surge if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
- Iran's rejection of a ceasefire suggests no diplomatic resolution is imminent.
- Destruction of Iran's infrastructure would cause a humanitarian catastrophe.
- The US military claims it can execute the plan within four hours.
