US President Donald Trump has threatened to launch fresh attacks on Iran’s bridges, power plants and other critical infrastructure as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate.
Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Trump warned that Iran has until next week to return to the negotiating table or face a new wave of US military action.
“Next week it gets really bad for them. We’re going to knock out all their power plants. We’re going to knock out all their bridges unless they get to the table and negotiate,” Trump said.
The remarks come as the United States and Iran exchanged fire for a fourth consecutive day, with both sides launching attacks across the Gulf region.
Trump also confirmed he had dropped plans to impose a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead for what he described as “massive” trade and investment agreements with Gulf states. However, the US has resumed its naval blockade of Iranian ports while continuing military operations near the strategic waterway.
The US military said it struck dozens of Iranian military targets around the Strait of Hormuz to weaken Tehran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping.
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Iran responded with missile and drone attacks targeting US positions in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain. Kuwaiti air defences intercepted several drones, while Bahrain activated air raid sirens and urged residents to seek shelter.
The fighting has also disrupted global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for the world’s oil supplies. Tanker traffic has slowed significantly, pushing global oil prices higher.
Trump’s renewed threat has also reignited concerns over international humanitarian law. Earlier this year, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk warned that deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure such as power plants and bridges could constitute a war crime under the Geneva Conventions.
Iran has rejected US pressure to resume negotiations, insisting that military action and economic blockades will not force Tehran back to the table.
With both sides hardening their positions and military exchanges intensifying, fears are growing that the conflict could trigger a wider regional crisis with significant consequences for global energy markets.
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