President Donald Trump threatened to obliterate Iran's energy infrastructure if a war-ending deal is not reached and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, amid a reported drone attack on a Kuwaiti oil tanker and rising oil prices.
Trump's Ultimatum
President Trump stated that the U.S. may "blow up and obliterate" Iran's electric plants and oil wells if negotiations fail and the strategic Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.
White House Legal Response
The White House press secretary emphasized that the U.S. military will operate within legal boundaries. Legal experts warn that attacking civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime.
Recent Attacks
- A Kuwaiti oil tanker anchored in Dubai was hit by an apparent Iranian drone attack.
- State media reported a U.S.-Israeli strike on an orphanage in Iran killed at least two people.
Oil Market Surge
U.S. crude oil prices rose above $100 per barrel for the first time since July 2022. The average U.S. gasoline price has reached $3.99, according to AAA.