US‑Israel war on Iran, Day 23: Trump gives Iran 48 hours to reopen Strait of Hormuz; Qatar helicopter crashes

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US‑Israel war on Iran, Day 23: Trump gives Iran 48 hours to reopen Strait of Hormuz; Qatar helicopter crashes
President says US will obliterate Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t open Strait of Hormuz Donald Trump warned the US could “obliterate” Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48 hours. Iran fired a missile toward Dimona in southern Israel, injuring dozens near a nuclear site, while tensions rose after a strike on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility. Missiles were also launched toward the US-UK base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, widening the regional confrontation. Follow this live blog for updates on strikes, diplomacy and the conflict’s impact.