General · 22 March 2026
Iran threatens Mideast energy after Trump Strait ultimatum.
The Middle East faces significant risks to its energy infrastructure, and oil prices could stay high. This comes after Donald Trump's ultimatum that the US would destroy Iran's power facilities if the Strait of Hormuz isn't fully opened. As a retaliatory measure, Iran's military has threatened to strike energy infrastructure across the region, aiming to keep oil prices elevated for an extended duration.
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