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Iran is blocking most ships from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and that's caused the price of oil and gas to increase sharply this month.
Trump wrote on social media on Saturday that the U.S.
would, quote, hit and obliterate Iranian power plans if the Strait was not open within 48 hours.
Iran's President Massoud Pizashkian wrote on social media site X shortly after that the Strait was open for, quote, all except those who violate our soil.
A spokesperson for Iran's armed forces went even further, saying, quote, nothing can stop us from destroying all American infrastructure in the Middle East region should Trump make good on his threat and that the Strait of Hormuz would remain totally closed until Iran could rebuild its power plants if the U.S.
Emily Fang, NPR News, Van, Turkey.
A spokesperson affiliated with Iran's security branches said if the U.S.
targeted Iran's energy infrastructure, it would target water desalination energy and information infrastructure owned by the U.S.
In the Gulf, Saudi Arabia said it intercepted one of three Iranian missiles fired at it overnight.
The United Arab Emirates said it was responding to Iranian drones and missiles.
Speaking from Saudi Arabia, where leaders from Arab and Muslim countries are meeting, Turkey's foreign minister warned the Gulf may be forced to retaliate against Iran.
So far, Gulf countries have expelled Iranian diplomats, but they have not intervened militarily in the conflict.
Two Iranian missiles also hit southern Israel overnight, injuring more than 120 people.
Emily Fang, NPR News, Van, Turkey.
A spokesperson affiliated with Iran's security branches said if the U.S.
targeted Iran's energy infrastructure, it would target water desalination energy and information infrastructure owned by the U.S.
In the Gulf, Saudi Arabia said it intercepted one of three Iranian missiles fired at it overnight.
The United Arab Emirates said it was responding to Iranian drones and missiles.
Speaking from Saudi Arabia, where leaders from Arab and Muslim countries are meeting, Turkey's foreign minister warned the Gulf may be forced to retaliate against Iran.