Trump's Iran Threat: Power Plants Targeted

0:00It's March 23, global news today starts now, AI powered and always on. Tensions are escalating in the Middle East as President Donald Trump's deadline looms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran issued a stark warning on Monday through its revolutionary guard, threatening to strike electrical plants that power American military bases in. The region. The guard statement, broadcasts on state television, detailed plans to hit power facilities linked to Israel along with those in nearby countries that support U.S. operations. They also vow to target economic and energy sites where Americans have stakes, promising swift retaliation if provoked. This comes right after Trump's early Sunday alert that the U.S. would bomb Iranian power plants within 48 hours unless Iran stops firing on, ships and clears the vital waterway. The threat fits into Iran's pattern of defending its recent strikes on Gulf Arab nations, aiming to deter further pressure amid the standoff.

1:00With the clock ticking down, both sides are digging in, raising fears of broader conflict in this key shipping lane.