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US Expands Threats to Iran Energy, Water as It Hails Talks

Jennifer A Dlouhy
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The U.S. threatened to escalate attacks on Iran’s critical infrastructure, including energy and water systems, as the five-week conflict disrupts global markets with no resolution in sight. President Trump warned Iran via social media that failure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would trigger strikes on electricity plants, oil facilities, and desalination infrastructure, calling it a final escalation. The White House’s threats target civilian infrastructure, risking broader humanitarian consequences amid ongoing hostilities, despite simultaneous diplomatic talks between the two nations. Global markets face prolonged volatility as the conflict intensifies, with energy supply chains under threat due to potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transit route. The mixed signals—military threats alongside diplomatic overtures—highlight the U.S. strategy of pressure while leaving room for negotiations, though no breakthrough has been reported.
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Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000War With Iran:The White House threatened further escalation of attacks on Iran, including critical civilian energy infrastructure, as the fifth week of war jolts global markets with little sign of relief.President Donald Trump earlier on Monday posted Bloomberg Terminalon social media that if Tehran doesn’t re-open the Strait of Hormuz, “we will conclude our lovely ‘stay’ in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating” electricity plants, oil facilities and “possibly” desalination infrastructure.

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