Trump Warns Iran: Open Strait or Face U.S. Strikes

0:00On March 22nd, President Donald Trump has given Iran 48 hours to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face U.S. strikes on its power plants. This comes as Iranian missiles hit two southern Israeli towns near the Dhammona Nuclear Research Center over the weekend, marking the first time such. Attacks pierce defenses in that heavily guarded area. The war, now in its fourth week, shows signs of escalating sharply. The Strait of Hormuz remains a choke point for global oil shipments, and recent threats have halted most tanker traffic. That has forced major producers to cut output, with Ripple's felt worldwide. Iran has fired back, warning that any hits on its energy sites would trigger attacks on U.S. and Israeli infrastructure in the region. Dozens were injured in the Israeli strikes, with rescue teams reporting major damage to apartment buildings in Iraq, including some at risk of collapse. People say 64 people needed hospital care. Iran's leaders called it a game changer, highlighting vulnerabilities around key sites.

1:02Earlier Saturday, Iran's Netans' nuclear enrichment facility took a hit, though no radiation leaks were reported, and most enriched uranium is stored. Elsewhere, the UN nuclear watchdog confirmed no issues at Israel's Dhammona Center either. Both sides denied direct responsibility for some attacks, amid concerns over wider risks. These clashes are driving up fuel and food prices far beyond the Middle East, as the conflict drags on without clear resolution in sight. That's the story for today, Global News Today, Driven by AI. I'm Corey with the Story.