Donald Trump is extending the deadline he gave Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, after both sides warned of bombing power plants and other energy facilities. Iran is also threatening to mine the Persian Gulf if the US targets Iran's islands and coastline.
WorldDutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is confident that the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened. "I am completely convinced that we can get this done together," he told Fox News on Sunday.
WorldThe war in the Middle East has entered a new "dangerous phase" with attacks near nuclear energy facilities in Iran and Israel, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns. Attacks on nearby infrastructure could also risk triggering an accident, nuclear energy expert Mark Hibbs tells TT.
ConflictsDonald Trump threatens Iran with attacks on its energy infrastructure if Tehran does not open the Strait of Hormuz within two days. Iran responds by threatening to close the strait and to further expand the war.
World politicsIran is ready to help Japanese vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Kyodo News.
BusinessIran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, claims in a written statement that the country has dealt a "confounding blow" to Israel and the United States.
WorldIntense attacks continue from both sides in the Iran conflict. A refinery in Kuwait has been bombed by Iran, and a spokesman for Iran's Revolutionary Guard has been killed. The US and Israel have also struck 16 Iranian cargo ships.
ConflictsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises the results of Israel's and the United States' war against Iran during a press conference.
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