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Iran threatens strikes on Gulf power plants following Trump's Strait of Hormuz ultimatum

Iran warned it could start striking power plants across the Gulf region, after President Trump threatened to hit Iran's energy infrastructure unless Tehran opens the Strait of Hormuz when his 48 hour ultimatum expires on Monday.

Iran threatens strikes on Gulf power plants following Trump's Strait of Hormuz ultimatum
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Iran warned it could start striking power plants across the Gulf region, after President Trump threatened to hit Iran's energy infrastructure unless Tehran opens the Strait of Hormuz when his 48 hour ultimatum expires on Monday.

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Originally published at NPR World

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