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US President Donald Trump threatened to “obliterate” Iran's power grid if they do not reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
In a furious Truth Social post on Wednesday, the US President said: “If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST."
His warning comes as Israel claims Iran could strike as far as London, Paris, and Berlin.
Iran launched attacks on the UK's Diego Garcia base in the Chagos Islands, showing that Tehran's forces can aim at targets much further than previously thought. I
ran's representative to the International Maritime Organization, Ali Mousavi, has said vessels - except those belonging to what he described as "enemies" - may pass through the Strait of Hormuz if they coordinate in advance with Iranian authorities to ensure safety and security.
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Strait of Hormuz open to all except Iran's enemies, says Iranian official
Iran's representative to the International Maritime Organization, Ali Mousavi, has said vessels - except those belonging to what he described as "enemies" - may pass through the Strait of Hormuz if they coordinate in advance with Iranian authorities to ensure safety and security, according to the semi-official Mehr news agency.
He emphasised that global maritime obligations should be accompanied by respect for Iran’s territorial integrity and sovereign rights, adding that Tehran is willing to work with the IMO and other nations to improve maritime safety and safeguard seafarers.
"Diplomacy remains Iran's priority. However, a complete cessation of aggression as well as mutual trust and confidence are more important,” Mousavi said, adding that U.S. and Israeli attacks against Iran were at the "root of the current situation in the Persian Gulf region and the Strait of Hormuz."
Strait of Hormuz shown on map (Image: Andre M Chang/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock)
IDF map claiming potential range of Iranian ballistic missiles
Israel's military says Iran has launched a long-range missile capable of travelling about 4,000km, marking a major escalation in its capabilities.
The IDF claims Tehran has long sought to develop missiles with this range, which could threaten dozens of countries across Europe, Asia and Africa.
It warned the development shows Iran poses a "global threat", with cities such as London, Paris and Berlin potentially within reach.
\u2757\ufe0fThe Iranian terrorist regime launched a long-range missile for the first time since the start of Operation Roaring Lion that could reach a distance of ~4,000 km.
During Operation Rising Lion in June 2025, the IDF revealed that the Iranian regime has intentions to develop\u2026 pic.twitter.com/iliERIu2hV
Chagos Islands missile attempt, 'changed calculus of the war', expert warns
Iran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles towards the joint UK-US military base on Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands, in what officials say is one of the longest-range launches linked to the current conflict. US sources said neither missile struck the base, with one believed to have failed mid-flight and the other intercepted by a US warship.
Muhanad Seloom, a lecturer at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, said the incident "changes the calculus" for the United States.
Speaking to Al Jazeera, he said:
"These missiles to Diego Garcia means Iran has 4,000km [2,490 miles] plus ballistic missiles – and that hasn’t been revealed before. All reports before that said Iran had a 2,000km range [1,240 miles] and not beyond that.
"If you reverse the direction of these missiles, then they could reach London, so that changes the calculus not only for the US and its justification for the war, but also for a reluctant London and European Union to join the war."
Iranian missile strike March 22, after Israel's air-defence system failed to intercept
Dozens were wounded by an Iranian missile strike March 22, 2026 in Arad, after Israel's air-defence system failed to intercept.
Orthodox Jews stand next to buildings damaged by an Iranian missile strike (Image: Getty Images)
Emergency workers stand next to buildings damaged by an Iranian missile strike (Image: Getty Images)
Iran’s foreign minister issues a stark warning to UK government
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has issued a stark warning to the UK government, accusing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of putting British lives at risk by allowing US forces to use British military bases during the escalating conflict with Israel and Iran.
In a post on social media platform X, Araghchi claimed most Britons oppose involvement in the war and said Tehran would respond under its "right to self-defence."
Vast majority of the British People do not want any part in the Israel-U.S. war of choice on Iran.
Ignoring his own People, Mr. Starmer is putting British lives in danger by allowing UK bases to be used for aggression against Iran. Iran will exercise its right to self-defense.
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Israel makes claim about Iran's missile reach
Israel has warned that major European cities including London, Paris and Berlin could be within range of Iranian missiles after Tehran reportedly launched two ballistic missiles at the joint UK-US military base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.
One missile is said to have failed during flight while the other was intercepted by a US warship.
The Israel Defense Forces said:
"The Iranian terrorist regime poses a global threat. Now, with missiles that can reach London, Paris or Berlin."
Defence analysts say the strike suggests Iran may now be capable of hitting targets up to around 4,000km away, far beyond previous estimates of its missile range.
A foreign affairs analyst also warned that a missile reaching Diego Garcia would represent "a strategic leap" in capability.
Donald Trump's threat on Truth Social
"If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST."
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