Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure as Strait of Hormuz war grows
The U.S. military continues strikes against Iran as both nations increasingly target civilian infrastructure in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump has explicitly threatened to destroy Iranian infrastructure for every attack on commercial vessels, while Iran has vowed an 'eye for an eye' response.
Why it matters
The direct targeting of civilian infrastructure by major powers represents a dangerous shift in modern warfare with severe implications for global trade and humanitarian standards.
By JON GAMBRELL, COLLIN BINKLEY and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, Associated Press
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military announced Wednesday that it was conducting a 12th night of strikes against Iran as both sides increasingly targeted civilian infrastructure.
U.S. Central Command once again said the attacks were designed to “further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting regional waters,” as the Americans push to regain control over the Strait of Hormuz and restore the flow of international shipping.
President Donald Trump warned earlier Wednesday that the U.S. will destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran shoots at a ship in the strait .
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