Kathmandu – Iran has rejected the 48-hour ultimatum issued by US President Donald Trump to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian military has accused the United States of issuing threats out of fear.
General Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi, representing the Iranian Central Military Headquarters, Khatam al-Anbiya, dismissed Trump’s warning as “foolish” and rejected it entirely. He cautioned that such threats would instead lead to grave consequences.
Earlier, Trump had warned Iran to either reopen the Strait or reach an agreement within 48 hours. Stating that time was running out, he threatened to attack Iran’s energy infrastructure if the demand was not met. Trump’s repeated ultimatums on this matter have further escalated regional tensions.
Meanwhile, it is reported that Israel is preparing to strike Iran’s energy infrastructure. It is stated that the plan is currently awaiting approval from the United States.
According to reports, Israeli military officials have indicated that the next phase will target the energy sector. The plans include preparations to attack power plants, energy production centers, and distribution networks.
On Saturday evening, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video message announcing that the scope of the attacks has been expanded. According to him, general infrastructure, including sectors like the steel industry, is now being targeted.
Israel claims to have destroyed approximately 70% of Iran’s steel industry to date. It maintains that the steel produced in those industries was being utilized for weapons manufacturing.
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