Swinney Slams Trump's Iran Threats

0:00That's the story for today, Europe News Today, driven by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Scotland's first minister John Swinney slammed US President Donald Trump's threats against Iranian power plants and bridges as totally unconscionable. Trump posted on true social, giving Iran until 1 a.m. Wednesday, UK time, to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes. The Strait Blockade has basically stopped oil flowing out of the Gulf, spiking prices worldwide. Trump laced his warning with strong language, ramping up tensions in an already volatile spot. Swinney told reporters the whole US and Israel involvement feels unwarranted and illegal, saying it can't in well under Trump. He warned it would bring massive hardship to folks already suffering in Iran. Scottish labor leader Anna Sarwar, powed on Monday, accusing Trump of making the world even less safe on purpose. Swinney urged the UK and global leaders to push hard for de-escalation and diplomacy

1:01to stop more damage before things spiral further.